A 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the southern Philippines on October 9, 2025, striking off the coast of Davao Oriental province. In response, local officials set up tsunami alerts and evacuations. Initial reports indicated over 480,000 people were displaced and more than 880,000 people were in need of assistance. Authorities issued tsunami warnings for nearby coastal provinces and parts of Indonesia, though alerts were later lifted, and aftershocks have been recorded in the region.

In response, Americares Philippines deployed a team to provide immediate assistance to survivors, including mental health support, hygiene kits, water containers and tarps that can be used for temporary shelter. The team is providing mental health and psychosocial support to children and psychological first aid to staff at the Manay Provincial Hospital. The emergency response team will also be delivering medicines, medical supplies and tents to two health facilities in the affected communities to help restore access to care.