2025 Davao earthquake: Difference between revisions

One person was killed after being hit by falling hollow blocks<ref>{{cite web |first=Germelina |last=Lacorte|title=1 person dead in Davao Oriental quake |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122796/1-person-dead-in-davao-oriental-quake |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref><ref name=”:0″ /> and numerous structures were damaged in the town of [[Manay, Davao Oriental|Manay]]. Two teachers fainted when the earthquake struck a coliseum in the town. Hanging lamps and electric posts were seen shaking in [[General Santos]]. Classes and work were suspended in the entire provinces of [[Davao Oriental]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Provincial Government of Davao Oriental |title=Executive Order No. 67, series of 2025 |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1140198041628554&set=pb.100069151061515.-2207520000&type=3 |website=Provincial Government of Davao Oriental|via=[[Facebook]] |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> [[Davao de Oro]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits offshore Manay, Davao Oriental |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/961938/magnitude-7-6-earthquake-hits-offshore-manay-davao-oriental/story/ |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=GMA News Online}}</ref> and [[Davao del Norte]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Provincial Government of Davao del Norte |title=PDRRMC Memorandum Order No. 15, series of 2025 |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1126678486238405&set=a.191185133121083.-2207520000&type=3 |website=One DavNor Network|via=[[Facebook]] |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> Some structures were damaged in [[Agusan del Sur]], including a bridge in [[Talacogon]] and a building of the [[Philippine Normal University]] branch in [[Prosperidad]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Chris V. Panganiban |title=Some structures in Agusan del Sur damaged after Davao Oriental quake|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122831/some-structures-in-agusan-del-sur-damaged-after-davao-oriental-quake |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> In [[Davao City]], the [[Ateneo de Davao University]] and Mapúa Malayan Colleges sustained damages.<ref>{{cite web |author=Chris V. Panganiban |title=Some structures in Agusan del Sur damaged after Davao Oriental quake|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122831/some-structures-in-agusan-del-sur-damaged-after-davao-oriental-quake |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> Some structures were damaged in [[Iligan]] and [[Cagayan de Oro]], while a landslide occurred in [[Camiguin]]. Power outages occurred in [[Misamis Oriental]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Martin Sadongdong|title=1 dead due to M7.4 earthquake in Davao Region – OCD|url=https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/1-dead-due-to-m74-earthquake-in-davao-region-ocd |website=Manila Bulletin|access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> Other LGUs that suspended work and school were [[Davao City]], [[Koronadal]],<ref name=”:0″ /> [[Cotabato]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Herbie |date=2025-10-10 |title=Classes suspended in Davao, Cotabato after quake |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/davao-oriental-earthquake-updates-news-information-areas-affected-damage-aftershocks-october-2025/#story-3092152 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Rappler}}</ref> a municipality in [[Davao del Sur]] and two municipalities in Davao Oriental.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sigales |first=Jason |date=2025-10-10 |title=LIST: LGUs suspend classes, gov’t work after Davao Region quake |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122667/list-lgus-suspend-classes-govt-work-after-davao-region-quake |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en}}</ref> Workers from the [[Misamis Oriental]] capitol building in [[Cagayan de Oro]] rushed outdoors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=WATCH: Workers from Misamis Oriental capitol rush outdoors |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/davao-oriental-earthquake-updates-news-information-areas-affected-damage-aftershocks-october-2025/#story-3092139 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Rappler}}</ref> Students at the [[Davao de Oro State College]] gathered outside school buildings following the earthquake.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=LOOK: Students at Davao de Oro State College were seen gathering outside school buildings following the strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on Friday, October 10. |url=https://x.com/inquirerdotnet/status/1976484691424227625 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |via=[[Twitter]]}}</ref> A bridge in [[Butuan]] was temporarily closed following reports of a crack<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maligro |first=Tatiana |date=2025-10-10 |title=Magsaysay Bridge in Butuan City temporarily closed |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/davao-oriental-earthquake-updates-news-information-areas-affected-damage-aftershocks-october-2025/#story-3092182 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Rappler}}</ref> causing [[Mayor of Butuan|Butuan Mayor]] [[Lawrence Fortun]] to inspect it.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maligro |first=Tatiana |date=2025-10-10 |title=Butuan mayor inspects Magsaysay Bridge |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/davao-oriental-earthquake-updates-news-information-areas-affected-damage-aftershocks-october-2025/#story-3092209 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Rappler}}</ref> Work was suspended in the [[Cebu City Hall]]. Government work in numerous localities was ceased temporarily.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mangaluz |first=Jean |date=2025-10-10 |title=Walang Pasok: Classes, gov’t work suspended in Davao, other areas after 7.5-magnitude quake |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/10/10/2478891/walang-pasok-classes-govt-work-suspended-davao-other-areas-after-75-magnitude-quake |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> Passengers and employees of the [[Francisco Bangoy International Airport]] immediately rushed out,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=NEWS UPDATE: Passengers and employees at the Davao International Airport in Davao City are seen rushing outside following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that rocked Manay, Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, 2025. |url=https://www.facebook.com/gmanews/posts/1300453222126332?ref=embed_post |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=GMA News Online |via=[[Facebook]]}}</ref> with the airport itself sustaining minor damage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=Caraga inspecting damages from 7.5-tremor |url=https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/cagara-inspecting-damages-from-76-tremor |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Manila Bulletin}}</ref>

One person was killed after being hit by falling hollow blocks<ref>{{cite web |first=Germelina |last=Lacorte|title=1 person dead in Davao Oriental quake |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122796/1-person-dead-in-davao-oriental-quake |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref><ref name=”:0″ /> and numerous structures were damaged in the town of [[Manay, Davao Oriental|Manay]]. Two teachers fainted when the earthquake struck a coliseum in the town. Hanging lamps and electric posts were seen shaking in [[General Santos]]. Classes and work were suspended in the entire provinces of [[Davao Oriental]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Provincial Government of Davao Oriental |title=Executive Order No. 67, series of 2025 |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1140198041628554&set=pb.100069151061515.-2207520000&type=3 |website=Provincial Government of Davao Oriental|via=[[Facebook]] |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> [[Davao de Oro]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits offshore Manay, Davao Oriental |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/961938/magnitude-7-6-earthquake-hits-offshore-manay-davao-oriental/story/ |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=GMA News Online}}</ref> and [[Davao del Norte]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Provincial Government of Davao del Norte |title=PDRRMC Memorandum Order No. 15, series of 2025 |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1126678486238405&set=a.191185133121083.-2207520000&type=3 |website=One DavNor Network|via=[[Facebook]] |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> Some structures were damaged in [[Agusan del Sur]], including a bridge in [[Talacogon]] and a building of the [[Philippine Normal University]] branch in [[Prosperidad]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Chris V. Panganiban |title=Some structures in Agusan del Sur damaged after Davao Oriental quake|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122831/some-structures-in-agusan-del-sur-damaged-after-davao-oriental-quake |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> In [[Davao City]], the [[Ateneo de Davao University]] and Mapúa Malayan Colleges sustained damages. Some structures were damaged in [[Iligan]] and [[Cagayan de Oro]], while a landslide occurred in [[Camiguin]]. Power outages occurred in [[Misamis Oriental]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Martin Sadongdong|title=1 dead due to M7.4 earthquake in Davao Region – OCD|url=https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/1-dead-due-to-m74-earthquake-in-davao-region-ocd |website=Manila Bulletin|access-date=10 October 2025}}</ref> LGUs that suspended work and school were [[Davao City]], [[Koronadal]],<ref name=”:0″ /> [[Cotabato]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gomez |first=Herbie |date=2025-10-10 |title=Classes suspended in Davao, Cotabato after quake |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/davao-oriental-earthquake-updates-news-information-areas-affected-damage-aftershocks-october-2025/#story-3092152 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Rappler}}</ref> a municipality in [[Davao del Sur]] and two municipalities in Davao Oriental.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sigales |first=Jason |date=2025-10-10 |title=LIST: LGUs suspend classes, gov’t work after Davao Region quake |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122667/list-lgus-suspend-classes-govt-work-after-davao-region-quake |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en}}</ref> Workers from the [[Misamis Oriental]] capitol building in [[Cagayan de Oro]] rushed outdoors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=WATCH: Workers from Misamis Oriental capitol rush outdoors |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/davao-oriental-earthquake-updates-news-information-areas-affected-damage-aftershocks-october-2025/#story-3092139 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Rappler}}</ref> Students at the [[Davao de Oro State College]] gathered outside school buildings following the earthquake.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=LOOK: Students at Davao de Oro State College were seen gathering outside school buildings following the strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on Friday, October 10. |url=https://x.com/inquirerdotnet/status/1976484691424227625 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |via=[[Twitter]]}}</ref> A bridge in [[Butuan]] was temporarily closed following reports of a crack<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maligro |first=Tatiana |date=2025-10-10 |title=Magsaysay Bridge in Butuan City temporarily closed |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/davao-oriental-earthquake-updates-news-information-areas-affected-damage-aftershocks-october-2025/#story-3092182 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Rappler}}</ref> causing [[Mayor of Butuan|Butuan Mayor]] [[Lawrence Fortun]] to inspect it.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maligro |first=Tatiana |date=2025-10-10 |title=Butuan mayor inspects Magsaysay Bridge |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/davao-oriental-earthquake-updates-news-information-areas-affected-damage-aftershocks-october-2025/#story-3092209 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Rappler}}</ref> Work was suspended in the [[Cebu City Hall]]. Government work in numerous localities was ceased temporarily.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mangaluz |first=Jean |date=2025-10-10 |title=Walang Pasok: Classes, gov’t work suspended in Davao, other areas after 7.5-magnitude quake |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/10/10/2478891/walang-pasok-classes-govt-work-suspended-davao-other-areas-after-75-magnitude-quake |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[The Philippine Star]]}}</ref> Passengers and employees of the [[Francisco Bangoy International Airport]] immediately rushed out,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=NEWS UPDATE: Passengers and employees at the Davao International Airport in Davao City are seen rushing outside following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that rocked Manay, Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10, 2025. |url=https://www.facebook.com/gmanews/posts/1300453222126332?ref=embed_post |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=GMA News Online |via=[[Facebook]]}}</ref> with the airport itself sustaining minor damage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-10 |title=Caraga inspecting damages from 7.5-tremor |url=https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/10/cagara-inspecting-damages-from-76-tremor |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=Manila Bulletin}}</ref>

Effects were felt in [[Eastern Visayas]]. Three municipalities in Eastern Samar suspended work and classes while four more did the same. [[Ormoc]], [[Tacloban]], and [[Baybay]] suspended work and classes too. Patients in Tacloban were temporarily evacuated for safety. Employees from the Tacloban City Hall also rushed out. A major shopping mall in the city was temporarily closed for inspection while the [[University of the Philippines Tacloban]] suspended classes. The opening ceremony of a school sports competition in [[Leyte, Leyte]] was disrupted along with a distribution of cash for victims of [[Typhoon Bualoi (2025)|Typhoon Bualoi]] (Opong) in [[Catbalogan]].<ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |last=Gabieta |first=Joey A. |date=2025-10-10 |title=Strong Davao Oriental quake jolts Eastern Visayas |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122761/strong-davao-oriental-quake-jolts-eastern-visayas |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en}}</ref> In [[Tagbilaran]], parents fetched their children from schools. The State of the Province Address led by [[Governor of Bohol|Bohol Governor]] [[Erico Aumentado]] was disrupted when attendees were ordered to evacuate but were eventually let back inside.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udtohan |first=Leo |date=2025-10-10 |title=Bohol orders school evacuation, Capitol after Davao Oriental quake |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122742/bohol-orders-school-capitol-evacuation-after-davao-oriental-quake |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en}}</ref>

Effects were felt in [[Eastern Visayas]]. Three municipalities in Eastern Samar suspended work and classes while four more did the same. [[Ormoc]], [[Tacloban]], and [[Baybay]] suspended work and classes too. Patients in Tacloban were temporarily evacuated for safety. Employees from the Tacloban City Hall also rushed out. A major shopping mall in the city was temporarily closed for inspection while the [[University of the Philippines Tacloban]] suspended classes. The opening ceremony of a school sports competition in [[Leyte, Leyte]] was disrupted along with a distribution of cash for victims of [[Typhoon Bualoi (2025)|Typhoon Bualoi]] (Opong) in [[Catbalogan]].<ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |last=Gabieta |first=Joey A. |date=2025-10-10 |title=Strong Davao Oriental quake jolts Eastern Visayas |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122761/strong-davao-oriental-quake-jolts-eastern-visayas |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en}}</ref> In [[Tagbilaran]], parents fetched their children from schools. The State of the Province Address led by [[Governor of Bohol|Bohol Governor]] [[Erico Aumentado]] was disrupted when attendees were ordered to evacuate but were eventually let back inside.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udtohan |first=Leo |date=2025-10-10 |title=Bohol orders school evacuation, Capitol after Davao Oriental quake |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2122742/bohol-orders-school-capitol-evacuation-after-davao-oriental-quake |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |language=en}}</ref>

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