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(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:41 a.m., had its epicenter 423 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 79 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Oriental Mindoro on Friday, Sept. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:52 p.m., had its epicenter 4 kilometers southwest of Naujan. It had a depth of 126 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Puerto Galera, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro Intensity II – Calatagan, Batangas Intensity I – San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Roxas, Oriental Mindoro No […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao del Sur early Friday, Sept. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:37 a.m., had its epicenter eight kilometers southwest of Kiblawan. It had a depth of 12 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was reported in Tupi, Cotabato. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–Nine volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal within 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak steaming was also observed from the fissure vents along the Daang Kastila Trail of the volcano, which is on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam rose five meters before drifting southwest. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or expulsions of volcanic gas can […]
(Eagle News)–Eleven volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal in the last 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak to moderate steaming was also monitored from the vents on the main crater of the volcano, which is still on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the weak to moderate steaming rose 20 meters high before drifting southwest. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]
(Eagle News) — There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the advisory after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Monday, Sept. 7. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit at 6:12 GMT. It had a depth of 52 kilometers. It came after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on Sunday.
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Sunday, Sept. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:58 p.m., has its epicenter 13 kilometers northwest of Nasugbu. It had a depth of 193 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Sultan Kudarat on Saturday, Sept. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:56 p.m., had its epicenter 11 kilometers southeast of Columbio. It had a depth of three kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity I: Malungon, Sarangani; Koronadal City No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — Eight volcanic earthquakes were recorded at Taal within 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Thursday, Sept. 3. According to PHIVOLCS, weak steaming was also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the steam, which was observed from vents on the main crater and fissure vents along the Daang Kastila Trail, rose five meters before drifting northeast. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Pangasinan early Wednesday, Sept. 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:49 a.m., had its epicenter 42 kilometers northwest of Agno. It had a depth of 3 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan early Saturday, Aug. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 4:57 a.m., had its epicenter 43 kilometers southwest of Calayan. It had a depth of eight kilometers. The following instrumental intensity was reported: Instrumental Intensity: Intensity III – Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–Twenty-seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in a span of 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, weak steaming was also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. It said the steam from the vents on the main crater rose for 10 meters before drifting northeast. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal accumulations or […]
