Magnitude 6.0 quake jolts Surigao Del Norte

By Brooke Villanueva Published Oct 17, 2025 8:48 am Updated Oct 17, 2025 8:50 am

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit General Luna in Surigao Del Norte on Friday, Oct. 17.

According to Phivolcs, the quake struck at 7:03 a.m. with a depth of focus of 28 km.

Intensities were felt in the following areas:

Intensity V - Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, and San Jose, Dinagat Islands; Claver, Surigao del Norte
Intensity IV - Anahawan, Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Liloan, Pintuyan, Saint Bernard, San Francisco, San Juan, San Ricardo, and Silago, Southern Leyte; Butuan City; Libjo, and Tubajon, Dinagat Islands; City of Surigao, Surigao del Norte
Intensity III - Abuyog, Dulag, and Palo, Leyte; Tacloban City; Nasipit, Agusan del Norte
Intensity II - Alangalang, Babatngon, and Burauen, Leyte; City of Malaybalay, Bukidnon; Cagayan de Oro City; Laak, Maco, Monkayo, and New Bataan, Davao de Oro

Phivolcs initially said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2 before it was downgraded to 6.0.