Shallow M5.5 earthquake hits Davao Oriental, Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude M5.5 was recorded at 03:32 UTC on October 10, 2025, about 35 km (22 miles) east-southeast of Manay, Philippines, at a depth of 67.7 km (42.1 miles).

The coordinates place the event in Davao Oriental province, southern Mindanao, at approximately 7.1°N, 126.8°E. This region borders the Philippine Sea to the east and includes numerous coastal and inland communities.

Given the inland location near populated areas and proximity to the regional highway network and coastal infrastructure, transportation and local utilities could be present nearby. Commercial ports and smaller airfields are also present along the Davao Oriental coastline.

There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.

USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity reached IV. The significance index is 465 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

Davao Oriental and the wider Mindanao region are seismically active, located near the boundary between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate. The region frequently experiences moderate to strong earthquakes due to complex tectonic interactions.

This information was last updated at 03:55 UTC on October 10, 2025.

For more information, visit the USGS event page: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rg02