A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on October 10, triggering tsunami warnings across the region, including Indonesia and Palau. The quake hit in the morning near the waters off Manay town in Davao Oriental, in the Mindanao region, according to officials.
Residents in coastal areas were urged to evacuate to higher ground as a precaution. At least one fatality and some structural damage have been reported. The earthquake comes just two weeks after the country’s deadliest quake in more than a decade: a 6.9-magnitude tremor that killed 74 people.
Earthquakes are a reminder of the planet’s immense and unpredictable power. While some cause minimal damage, others leave behind widespread destruction and loss.
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