US EditionAt least two dead after magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines
The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, triggering evacuations and tsunami alerts for six coastal provinces, with aftershocks expected, Philippine officials said.
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on October 10, causing one confirmed fatality, as reported by Governor Nelson Dayanghirang.
- The local government unit announced that classes were suspended and evacuations were conducted for safety reasons.
- Authorities continued to assess the damage, reporting landslides and power outages in several areas affected by the earthquake.
- Following the earthquake, local authorities responded to emergencies, tending to individuals with fainting and minor injuries.
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