The earthquake triggered at least 10 landslides, including several in the southern regions of Mindanao.
In Sarangani, 13 residents of Barangay New Aklan were reportedly buried when a landslide struck the community.
Authorities are also investigating reports that an entire village may have been buried, though related fatalities have yet to be confirmed.
The disaster caused widespread damage to infrastructure. Officials reported damage to 18 bridges, 41 roads, and 238 public facilities, with several transport routes remaining impassable.
Power outages have affected around 130,000 consumers, while hospitals continue operating under difficult conditions, treating patients in tents because of aftershocks and structural concerns.
More than 149,000 people have been affected by the disaster, including over 41,000 displaced residents. Nearly 3,000 homes were damaged.
The Department of Education said the earthquake affected around 6,224 schools, more than 3.2 million students, and about 128,000 teachers and school personnel.
The government said emergency assistance worth $78,080 has been distributed, as relief efforts continue across the quake-hit region.
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