More than 490,000 people affected by Davao double earthquake

MANILA, Philippines — The “doublet earthquake” in Davao Oriental, which hit on October 10, affected more than 490,000 individuals, the latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Sunday, October 12.

As of 5 a.m. on October 11, recorded aftershocks numbered 752. However, state seismologists Phivolcs recorded a total of 1,111 as of 12 p.m. on October 12.

The NDRRMC reported that the disaster impacted 125,283 families, totaling 491,258 affected individuals over two regions and seven provinces.

There are also 8,632 persons evacuated, with 8,440 inside evacuation centers and 192 outside evacuation centers.

Death toll. The NDRRMC also recorded eight deaths and a total of 395 injured individuals.

Of the total number injured, 295 were confirmed, while 100 are still for validation.

Damaged infrastructure. According to the agency, there are a total of 273 damaged infrastructure records, amounting to P100,258,000.

There are also 2,155 houses damaged, with 298 totally damaged and 1,857 partially damaged. Thirty-two road sections and seven bridges were also affected by the earthquake.

The total cost of assistance provided to the impacted families was estimated at P26,502,565.88.