(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Samar on Thursday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 50 kilometers northwest of Pambujan at 10:15 p.m. Depth of focus is 21 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
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3.3-magnitude quake jolts Davao Occidental
(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Thursday, June 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 191 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 1:36 p.m. Depth of focus was 106 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
Yellow alert in effect over Luzon grid today, June 6
(Eagle News)–A yellow alert is in effect over the Luzon grid on Thursday, June 6. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said in its updated advisory that the alert, which means reserves do not meet required minimum levels, is in effect from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The NGCP said available capacity was at 11,753 megawatts, while peak demand was at 11,241 MW. Details on the cause of the alert will be announced by […]
Australia warns citizens vs traveling to parts of Mindanao
(Eagle News)–The Australian government has warned its citizens against traveling to Central and Western Mindanao, including Sulu and Zamboanga, because of what it said was a “very high threat of kidnapping, terrorist attack, violent crime and violent clashes between armed groups.” In its advisory, the Australian government also urged its citizens to “reconsider” their need to travel to Eastern Mindanao “due to the very high levels of violent crime and the high threat of terrorist […]
3.4-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro
(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit Occidental Mindoro early Thursday, June 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 21 kilometers southwest of Rizal at 2:54 a.m. Depth of focus was 6 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of N. Luzon
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory was hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon on Wednesday, June 5. In its 12:58 p.m. advisory, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya within the next 2 hours. The weather bureau advised the public to “take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards.” “Residents of mountain slopes are advised of possible […]
3.1-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental
(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Wednesday, June 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 60 kilometers southeast of Don Marcelino at 6:14 a.m. Depth of focus was 30 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
3.6-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental
(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental early Tuesday, June 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 68 kilometers southwest of Sarangani at 4:34 a.m. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
Yellow alert in effect over Luzon grid today, June 4
(Eagle News)–A yellow alert is in effect over the Luzon grid on Tuesday, June 4. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said the alert, which means reserves do not meet the required minimum levels, is in effect from 10 a.m .to 4 p.m. Available capacity is at 11,764 megawatts, while peak demand was at 10,831 MW. “Details on the cause to be announced by the Department of Energy (DOE) later in the day,” the […]
3.0-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental early Monday, June 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin and an aftershock of the 6.2-magnitude offshore quake in the province on May 31,hit 65 kilometers southeast of General Generoso at 4:45 a.m. The depth of focus was 55 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
4.2-magnitude earthquake hits Surigao del Sur
(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur early Sunday, June 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquake, of tectonic origin, struck 67 kilometers southeast of Lingig at 1:14 a.m. Depth of focus was two kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
3.0-magnitude quake hits Masbate
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate early Saturday, June 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 13 kilometers northeast of Aroroy at 4:35 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was six kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.





