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(Eagle News) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Batangas on Thursday, June 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 10:19 a.m. The epicenter was four kilometers southwest of Calatagan. The depth of focus was 103 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Quezon City The earthquake was also felt in southern Metro Manila, including Taguig and Paranaque, based on social media reports. Damage to property and aftershocks […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Wednesday, June 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:49 a.m. The epicenter was 17 kilometers southeast of Don Marcelino. PHIVOLCS said the depth of focus was 30 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity IV – Don Marcelino, and Malita, Davao Occidental Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV – Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental Intensity II – Jose […]
(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes and 309 rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were seven pyroclastic density events. PHIVOLCS said a slow effusion of lava was also monitored from the summit crater. Over 100, or 149, tons of sulfur dioxide flux were monitored in a day. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is banned. The […]
(Eagle News)–One volcanic earthquake and 177 rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored were a moderate plume emission and a crater glow. Sulfur dioxide flux was pegged at 1205 tons per day on June 10. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is banned. The ban on aircraft flying close to the volcano is also in […]
(Eagle News)–One volcano and 59 rockfall events were reported in Mayon, which remains on Alert Level 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a moderate plume emission was also monitored. A crater glow can be detected by the naked eye. PHIVOLCS said sulfur dioxide flux was monitored at 417 tons/day. The volcano edifice remains inflated. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that entry into the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone is prohibited. Flying aircraft close to […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Thursday, June 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 12:17 a.m. The epicenter was 210 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 44 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Sunday, June 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:58 a.m. The epicenter was 263 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 25 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Saturday, June 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 106 kilometers southwest of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 24 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar on Tuesday, May 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 6:02 a.m. The epicenter was 58 kilometers northeast of San Julian. The depth of focus was 15 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Antique on Sunday, May 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 6:27 a.m. The epicenter was 11 kilometers northeast of Ibajay. The depth of focus was three kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Pandan, Antique; Ibajay, Aklan Intensity II – Malay, Aklan Intensity I – Malinao, Aklan No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Sur on Friday, May 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 10:38 a.m. The epicenter was eight kilometers southeast of Burgos. The depth of focus was one kilometer. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity V – Burgos, and City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur Intensity IV – Alilem, Cervantes, Gregorio Del Pilar, Galimuyod, Lidlidda, Banayoyo, Bantay, Caoayan, Quirino, […]
(Eagle News)–Bulusan volcano has recorded 17 volcanic earthquakes since May 7, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Tuesday, May 9. PHIVOLCS said the earthquakes occurred at depths of 0 to 5.2 kilometers beneath the eastern section of the volcano. It said these consisted of 11 volcano-tectonic earthquakes “associated with rock-fracturing and six tornillo events associated with the movement of gas.” According to PHIVOLCS, these indicate a volcanic gas activity is taking place […]
