Provincial News

4.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Masbate on Friday, Feb. 17

(Eagle News) — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Friday, Feb. 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 9:54 a.m. The epicenter was 15 kilometers southwest of the municipality of Batuan. PHIVOLCS said the quake was an aftershock of the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that hit the municipality on Feb. 16. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – City of Masbate, Masbate Instrumental Intensities: Intensity […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 16

(Eagle News) — Classes on Thursday, Feb. 16, were cancelled in some areas due to the strong earthquake that hit Masbate. The following areas are covered by the cancellation: Masbate (all levels, public and private) This list shall be updated as new information comes in. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology earlier said the quake hit at 2:10 a.m. in Batuan. It had a depth of 10 kilometers. PHIVOLCS said damage to property and […]

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6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Masbate early Thursday

(Eagle News) — A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate early Thursday, Feb. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:10 a.m. The epicenter was 11 kilometers southwest of the municipality of Batuan. The depth of focus was 10 kilometers. The following intensities and reported intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity VII – City of Masbate, Masbate Intensity V – Dimasalang, San Fernando, and Uson, Masbate Intensity IV – City of […]

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4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Eastern Samar

(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar on Monday, Feb. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 64 kilometers northeast of Guiuan at 6:34 a.m. The depth of focus was 59 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 255 kilometers southeast of Balut Island at 4:55 p.m. It said it was an aftershock of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck offshore Davao Occidental on January 18. The depth of focus was 41 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity II – Jose Abad Santos, […]

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4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Masbate early Monday

(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate early Monday, Feb. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:52 a.m. The epicenter was one kilometer southeast of Dimasalang. The depth of focus was 10 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Zambales early Sunday

(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Zambales early Sunday, Feb. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:34 a.m. at 80 kilometers off San Antonio. The depth of focus was five kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental early Saturday

(Eagle News) — A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Saturday, Feb. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:03 a.m. The epicenter was 228 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island. The depth of focus was 143 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Eastern Samar early Saturday

(Eagle News)– A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar early Saturday, Jan. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:25 a.m. The epicenter was 14 kilometers northwest of Homonhon Island. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity IV – Guiuan, Lawaan, Mercedes, and Salcedo, Eastern Samar; Abuyog, Alangalang, City of Baybay, Dulag, Javier, La Paz, Palo, Santa Fe, Tabontabon, Tanauan, and Tolosa, Leyte; San Francisco, Southern […]

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4.3-magnitude quake strikes off Quezon early Thursday

(Eagle News) — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Quezon early Thursday, Jan. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 12:27 a.m. The epicenter was 43 kilometers northeast of Patnanungan, Quezon. The depth of focus was 32 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Pasacao, Camarines Sur; Polillo, Quezon No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake that hit at 10:13 a.m. was an aftershock of the 7.0-magnitude quake that struck the province on January 18. The epicenter was 303 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 27 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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