Tag: earthquake

4.7-magnitude quake hits Sultan Kudarat early Sunday, July 11

(Eagle News) — A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Sultan Kudarat early Sunday, July 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:45 a.m. It had its epicenter 14 kilometers southwest of Kalamansig and a depth of 55 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity IV – Kalamansig, Palimbang and Lebak, Sultan Kudarat Intensity III – Cotabato City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Kiamba, Sarangani Intensity II […]

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5.2-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Thursday, July 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 6:09 p.m. The quake had its epicenter 118 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. It had a depth of 54 kilometers. An instrumental  intensity I  was reported in  Malungon, Sarangani No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were.  

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PHIVOLCS: At least 5 short-lived phreatomagmatic eruptions monitored in Taal anew

60 volcanic earthquakes also registered (Eagle News) — At least five short-lived phreatomagmatic eruptions were again monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 3, were 60 volcanic earthquakes, including a background tremor. Sulfur dioxide emissions were pegged  at 11,397 tons on July 7. A steam plume reaching 1500 meters was also monitored. PHIVOLCS reiterated the ban on the […]

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Camarines Sur

(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Camarines Sur on Friday, July 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 8:23 a.m. It had its epicenter 26 kilometers northeast of Garchitorena. The depth of focus was nine kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities Intensity III – Pili, Camarines Sur Intensity I – Sipocot, Camarines Sur; Daet, Camarines Norte No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

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4.5-magnitude quake hits Cagayan early Thursday, July 1

(Eagle News) — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cagayan early Thursday, July 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:28 a.m. It had its epicenter four kilometers southeast of Santa Praxedes. The depth of focus was 15 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte Intensity II – Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Gonzaga, Cagayan Intensity I – Sinait, Ilocos Sur No damage to […]

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4.7-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Wednesday, June 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 7:36 a.m. It had its epicenter 186 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. The depth of focus was 113 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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Millions join Mexico quake drills after pandemic eases

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Millions of people across Mexico on Monday took part in earthquake simulation drills for the first time since they were suspended last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The resumption of the emergency exercises follows a steady decline in new Covid-19 cases and deaths in Mexico, one of the countries worst hit by the virus. The drills, held regularly before the health crisis, aim to prepare the country for the […]

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4.0-magnitude quake strikes off Sarangani

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday, June 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 12:30 p.m. It had its epicenter 84 kilometers southwest of Kiamba. The depth of focus was 480 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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4.6-magnitude earthquake hits Bukidnon early Saturday, June 19

(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Bukidnon early Saturday, June 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:15 a.m. The earthquake had its epicenter 11 kilometers northwest of Kadingilan. The depth of focus was five kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Kadingilan, Bukidnon Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental No damage to property nor aftershocks […]

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4.5-magnitude quake strikes off Surigao del Norte early Thursday, June 17

(Eagle News) — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte early Thursday, June 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 6:19 a.m. It had its epicenter 38 kilometers northeast of Burgos. The depth of focus was 5 kilometers. The following intensities  were reported: Intensity III – Burgos, Surigao Del Norte Intensity II- San Isidro, San Benito and General Luna, Surigao Del Norte No damage to property nor aftershocks […]

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4.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental early Saturday, June 12

(Eagle News) — A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Saturday, June 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquake hit at 5:37 a.m. It had its epicenter 73 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity I – Kiamba, Sarangani; General Santos City No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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