GROUND SHATTERED: Southern Philippines Hit by Back-to-Back Earthquakes
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The morning began with a jolt. At 9:43 AM, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental, shaking homes, schools, and hearts. Within minutes, a tsunami alert was issued, urging coastal communities to evacuate.
But the earth wasn’t done.
At 7:12 PM, a second quake—magnitude 6.8—hit the same region. This wasn’t just an aftershock. It was another violent rupture deep within the Philippine Trench, a fault zone known for seismic unrest.
By nightfall, the damage was clear:
First Quake: 7.4 Magnitude
- Time: 9:43 AM local time
- Epicenter: Off the coast of Davao Oriental
- Depth: ~10 km
- Impact: Tsunami warning issued for coastal zones within 300 km
- Immediate Response: Evacuations, aerial surveys, and damage control
Second Quake: 6.8 Magnitude
- Time: 7:12 PM
- Location: Same region, possibly a separate fault rupture
- Aftershocks: Over 800 recorded, 31 above magnitude 4.0
- Casualties: At least 9 dead, 499+ injured
- Infrastructure: Hospitals, schools, bridges damaged
Emergency teams launched aerial surveys. Shelters opened. Rescue efforts intensified. The region braced for more tremors.
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