A magnitude 4.8 tectonic earthquake was recorded in Malita, Davao Occidental, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 8 AM, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The quake originated at a depth of 199 kilometers, indicating a deep-focus event commonly associated with minimal surface impact.

Despite the relatively moderate magnitude, instrumental intensity readings showed light shaking in several areas across Mindanao:

• Intensity III: Malungon, Sarangani

• Intensity II: Malitbog, Bukidnon; Santa Maria, Davao Occidental; Alabel, Sarangani; General Santos City

• Intensity I: Matanao and Digos City in Davao del Sur; Malapatan and Maasim in Sarangani; Polomolok and Tupi in South Cotabato

PHIVOLCS said no damage is expected from the deep-origin quake, and aftershocks are unlikely.

In October, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake strongly shook Manay, Davao Oriental, on October 10 at 9:43 AM, prompting widespread monitoring and preparedness reminders.