Strong M6.7 aftershock hits Mindanao, Philippines hours after deadly M7.4
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# Strong M6.7 aftershock hits Mindanao, Philippines hours after deadly M7.4
ByTeo Blašković Friday, October 10, 2025Friday, October 10, 2025
**A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at 11:12 UTC (19:12 LT) on October 10, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 61 km (38 miles). According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), there is no tsunami threat from this event. This event is considered a significant aftershock of the powerful M7.4 earthquake that hit the same region earlier the same day.**
Epicenter of M6.7 earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines on October 10, 2025. Credit: TW/SAM, Google
The epicenter was located 24 km (14.9 miles) ESE of Santiago (population 2 631), 24 km (15.1 miles) ESE of Manay (population 20 336), 50 km (30.9 miles) SSE of Baganga (population 10 106), 64 km (39.9 miles) ENE of Mati (population 105 908), and 127 km (78.7 miles) E of Davao (population 1 776 949), Philippines.
About 31 000 people are estimated to have felt strong shaking, 2 174 000 moderate, and 7 931 000 light.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC).
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are miscellaneous and heavy wood frame structures.
Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.
Liquefaction triggered by this earthquake is estimated to be limited in severity and spatial extent. The number of people living near areas that could have experienced liquefaction is limited.
Little or no landsliding is expected, but some landslides could have occurred in highly susceptible areas, and the n