Provincial News

JUST IN: 3.0-magnitude quake hits Cagayan

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Cagayan on Sunday, Aug. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 9 kilometers southwest of Claveria at 2:59 p.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Claveria. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Batanes, Nueva Ecija

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Batanes and Nueva Ecija. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the provinces within the next 2 hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said. “Keep monitoring for updates,” it added.

3.0-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)-A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro early Saturday, Aug. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 12 kilometers southeast of Paluan at 2:20 a.m. Depth of focus was seven kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Ecija

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Nueva Ecija. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the province within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.    

3.3-magnitude quake hits Batanes

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes early Friday, Aug. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 22 kilometers northwest of Itbayat at 1:17 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 3 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.9-magnitude quake hits Lanao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Lanao del Sur on Thursday, Aug. 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 3 kilometers northwest of Wao at 12:42 p.m. Depth of focus of the quake was one kilometer. An intensity III was felt in Kalilangan, Bukidnon, while an instrumental intensity I was experienced in Cagayan de Oro City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

3.0-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Thursday, Aug. 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 28 kilometers southeast of Tarragona at 6:30 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 5 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced over portions of Mt. Province, particularly in Ifugao, Paracelis, Asipulo, Lamut, Lagawe, Banaue, Hingyo, Aguinaldo; in Nueva Viscaya, particularly in Kasibu, Bayombong, Bambang, Ambaguio, Kayapa, Alfonso Castaneda and Dupax del Norte; in Quirino, specifically in Cabarroguis, Maddela, Nagtipunan; and in Pangasinan, specifically in Bolinao, […]

JUST IN: 4.0-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 133 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 8:02 a.m. Depth of focus was 138 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

3.2-magnitude quake hits Batangas

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas early Tuesday, Aug. 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 4 kilometers northwest of Cuenca at 2:26 a.m. Depth of focus was 28 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity III- Talisay, Batangas Intensity II- Tagaytay City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.0-magnitude quake hits Batangas

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Monday, Aug. 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 18 kilometers southwest of Calatagan at 10:55 a.m. Depth of focus was 114 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are so far being experienced in Agusan Del Norte, particularly in Jabonga, Santiago and Cabadbaran City. PAGASA said these conditions may persist within 1 to 2 hours and may affect nearby areas. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated […]