Philippines Hit by Another Powerful Earthquake Just Days After Devastating Tremors

The southern Philippines was rocked by a magnitude 6.0 earthquake early Friday, just days after two deadly tremors struck the same region, killing at least seven people and triggering tsunami warnings.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake struck Mindanao at 7:03 a.m. (local time), with its epicentre located at latitude 9.73°N and longitude 126.20°E, at a depth of 90 kilometres. Initial reports indicated no significant damage or injuries, though authorities are closely monitoring for aftershocks.

This latest quake follows the twin earthquakes on October 10, including a 7.4-magnitude tremor that caused landslides and forced mass evacuations amid brief tsunami alerts. The second tremor, measuring 6.8, quickly followed, intensifying fears among residents still reeling from the earlier quake.

Experts from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said both recent quakes originated near Manay town in Davao Oriental province, around 37 kilometres beneath the seabed.

The Philippines continues to recover from the September 30 earthquake, which measured 6.9 in magnitude and resulted in 74 fatalities and widespread destruction across the Cebu province, particularly in Bogo City and nearby areas.

Located along the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, the Philippines is highly prone to seismic and volcanic activity, as the movement of tectonic plates frequently triggers natural disasters across the archipelago.