7.4 Earthquake Hits Philippines, Triggers Tsunami Warning
Above: A damaged wall and a car outside a mall in Butuan City on Oct. 10, 2025. Image copyright: Erwin Mascarinas/AFP/Getty Images
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Narrative A
The devastating 7.4 earthquake off Mindanao demonstrates the Philippines' extreme vulnerability to natural disasters, with authorities warning of life-threatening tsunami waves. This catastrophic event follows a deadly 6.9 quake just weeks ago that killed dozens in Cebu. The dangerous Philippine Trench continues to threaten millions of lives.
Narrative B
Government agencies responded swiftly to the Mindanao earthquake with comprehensive emergency protocols already in motion. President Marcos immediately coordinated multiple agencies for evacuations and relief operations while health and social services pre-positioned supplies. The system worked exactly as designed to protect lives.
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