At least one person has been reported dead due to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of Davao Oriental on Friday, October 10.
The earthquake struck off 44 kilometers northeast of Manay, prompting state seismologists to issue a tsunami warning in several coastal areas. The area is still being affected by aftershocks.
The local government unit (LGU) of Davao City announced that ‘there is one confirmed fatality related to the earthquake incident.’
Local officials have already reached out to the family of the deceased to extend necessary aid.
Meanwhile, the LGU also said that they tended to 347 people who experienced fainting or sustained minor injuries. They are now in stable condition, they said.
The City Engineer’s Office and the Department of Public Works and Highways has assessed the Bankerohan Bridge, Bolton Bridge, Davao River Bridge and San Rafael Bridge.
‘No major structural damage was found. All four bridges are declared safe for vehicular traffic,’ the LGU said.
While the epicenter of the earthquake came from the sea, tremors were felt in parts of Mindanao and Visayas, primarily in the Davao region.
The earthquake-affected areas remain under red alert as search and rescue operations continue.