The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council 11 (RDRRMC 11) reported significant impacts across the Davao Region following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani, on Monday.
As of Tuesday, the Davao Region recorded four deaths and 23 injuries. National authorities, meanwhile, confirmed that total casualties nationwide had risen to 37 deaths, 479 injuries, and four missing persons. Data consolidated by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) showed that the majority of casualties were recorded in Soccsksargen, which reported 33 deaths, 456 injuries, and four missing persons.
According to RDRRMC 11’s latest situation update, the earthquake affected 19 barangays, impacting 2,236 families or 8,593 individuals. These figures remain subject to validation by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 11 and local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (LDRRMOs).
The agency also reported that 12 evacuation centers remain open, providing temporary shelter to 1,704 families or 7,036 individuals displaced by the disaster.
The reported four fatalities and 23 injuries in the Davao Region are still undergoing verification by the concerned agencies.
In terms of infrastructure, a total of 12 facilities were damaged across the region—six in Davao City, two in Davao del Sur, and four in Davao Occidental.
Disaster response teams continue to conduct damage assessments, provide assistance to affected families, and validate reports as aftershocks persist and field operations continue.
Meanwhile, the city government of Davao reported no confirmed casualties and no major damage to critical infrastructure following the earthquake, which was strongly felt across the city at around 7:37 a.m.
City officials said that as of 5 p.m., power and water services, major bridges, highways, and government facilities remained largely unaffected by the strong tremor.
The Office of the City Building Official (OCBO) continues to conduct structural assessments of private establishments, while city engineers inspect government facilities and schools.
Harvey Lanticse, head of the City Information Office, said the city immediately suspended classes at all levels and government work following the earthquake.
He added that only minor infrastructure damage had been recorded, including cracks on Bolton Bridge 1, which was temporarily closed for inspection.
Lanticse said the city government has prioritized inspections of structures previously identified as vulnerable during past earthquakes and has activated its Emergency Operations Center through the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO).
He added that the city remains under emergency alert status as authorities continue assessments and response operations.
