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Probability of quake higher than 6.1 magnitude from same source “low,” though, PHIVOLCS says (Eagle News)—The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has recorded over 1000 aftershocks since a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Central Luzon on April 22. PHIVOLCS said all in all, there have been 1053 aftershocks. According to PHIVOLCS, the “probability of an earthquake higher than 6.1 (magnitude) to occur from the same source was low,” however. At least 16 people were killed and […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology is “closely monitoring” Mt. Pinatubo, following the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Luzon on Monday, April 22. PHIVOLCS made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday, April 25. So far, PHIVOLCS said the Pinatubo Volcano Seismic Monitoring network has not detected any changes in the condition of the volcano after the quake that “may indicate any sign of volcanic unrest.” According to the agency, the “ash” and […]
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte said he was grateful the Luzon quake yielded “minimal” effects, even as he condoled with the victims. Duterte made the remark during a security briefing on the quake that has yielded at leas 16 dead, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III had reported the victims would be covered by PhiHealth. The Department of Education, for its part, said only a few schools […]
(Eagle News)–The death toll in the 6.1-magnitude quake that struck Luzon on Monday, April 23, has risen to 16. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said of the fatalities, five lost their lives at Chuzon Supermarket in Porac, Pampanga while seven from other parts of Porac. Two died in Lubao, Pampanga; one in Angeles, Pampanga; and one in San Marcelino, Zambales, the NDRRMC said. The NDRRMC said 81 people were injured, while 14 […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to visit areas in Pampanga that was badly hit by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Monday, April 22. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said apart from inspecting the areas affected by the quake, Duterte would attend a situation briefing on the tremor in San Fernando that resulted in at least seven people killed and 81 injured. He said the chief executive had already given the order for the governors of the […]
(Eagle News)—At least seven people were killed and 81 others were reported injured after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Monday, April 22. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council spokesperson Edgar Posadas said in an interview over GMA’s dzbb that authorities were still looking for 24 people reported missing as of Tuesday morning. Many of those, he said, were believed trapped after the Chuzon Supermarket in Porac, Pampanga collapsed as a result […]
(Eagle News)—Classes on Tuesday, April 23, were suspended following the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Pampanga, Zambales and was felt in several parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila Below is a list: University of Santo Tomas – all levels and office work Philippine Science High School Central Luzon Campus PUP National Capital Region – all classes and work are suspended, except security personnel and building inspectors University of Makati Adamson University – all levels and […]
