Pondaguitan, Philippines — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao late Saturday morning, shaking ground in the waters southeast of Pondaguitan in Davao Oriental province.

What happened:

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck about 96 kilometers, or roughly 60 miles, south-southeast of Pondaguitan at 10:56 AM Central Time on Saturday, November 14. The U.S. Geological Survey placed the quake at a depth of about 65 kilometers, or roughly 40 miles, beneath the Earth's surface. The epicenter sits in the Philippine Sea off the southeastern coast of Mindanao.

Impacts:

Shaking was likely felt lightly in coastal communities of Davao Oriental and nearby provinces, with the offshore epicenter keeping the strongest motion away from towns. The Geological Survey has not listed any damage reports with this quake, and no tsunami threat was issued.

What to do:

Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay clear of windows and heavy objects that could fall.

After the shaking stops, check for hazards such as gas leaks, damaged wiring, and cracked walls before going back inside a building.

Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this one and catch people off guard.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 14, 2026.