Shallow M5.9 earthquake hits Davao Oriental, Philippines
An earthquake measuring M5.9 was recorded at 01:51 UTC on October 10, 2025, approximately 40 km (25 miles) east-southeast of Manay, Philippines. The quake struck at a depth of 61.6 km (38.3 miles), based on data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The event’s coordinates were 7.1°N, 126.9°E, placing it inland within Davao Oriental province in southeastern Mindanao. The region includes coastal and lowland areas, with towns such as Manay and Baganga nearby.
Given its inland epicenter in Davao Oriental, this area typically comprises transport routes, provincial highways, and various local infrastructure—potentially including regional energy facilities and community ports serving Mindanao’s east coast.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
One felt report was submitted, and the event’s significance index is 536 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), incorporating factors such as magnitude and reported impact.
The Philippines sits on the western rim of the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Philippine Sea Plate subducts beneath the Eurasian Plate, making the region seismically active and subject to frequent moderate and strong earthquakes.
This information was last updated at 02:15 UTC on October 10, 2025.