A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Surigao del Norte in Mindanao, Philippines, on October 17, 2025, at 5:21 AM local time (UTC October 16, 21:21), centered 6 km northeast of Surigao City at a shallow depth of 10 km. The quake, felt across the region, prompted a tsunami warning for coastal areas, with waves up to 0.3 meters expected. No immediate casualties were reported, but the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) urged evacuation and vigilance for aftershocks.

The tremor, the strongest in Surigao del Norte since 2013, caused panic in Surigao City and nearby islands, with residents fleeing buildings. Power outages and minor structural damage were noted, though no major destruction has been confirmed. This follows a 7.4 magnitude quake in Mindanao on October 10 that killed 69, underscoring the archipelago’s seismic risks on the Pacific Ring of Fire.