NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AFP) — An undersea volcanic eruption in the Tongan archipelago has sunk one island and created another three times larger, according to a report by geologists released Thursday. Taaniela Kula, of the Tonga Geological Service, said the new Lateiki island is estimated to be about 100 meters (110 yards) wide and 400 meters long and is situated about 120 meters west of its submerged predecessor. It lies between Kao and Late in the […]
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5.5-magnitude quake strikes off Quezon
(Eagle News)–A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Quezon on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 42 kilometers northeast of Jomalig at 4:52 a.m. Depth of focus was 7 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon Intensity II – Marikina City; Navotas City; Quezon City Intensity I- Muntinlupa City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon; Jose Panganiban, […]
Mild 3.6-magnitude quake hits Cotabato
(Eagle News) — A mild 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato early Wednesday, Nov. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 11 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 3:58 a.m. Depth of focus was 25 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded. Under the Richter scale, earthquakes ranging from magnitudes 3.0 to 3.9 are felt but rarely cause damage.
3.5-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental
(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Monday, Nov. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 126 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 2:03 a.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
3.8-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur
(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Monday, Nov. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 17 kilometers southeast of Marihatag at 7:52 a.m. Depth of focus was 35 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks are expected.
3.9-magnitude quake strikes Cotabato; Intensity II felt in Kidapawan City
(Eagle News) — A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit Cotabato on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 22 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 8:19 a.m. Depth of focus was four kilometers. Intensity II was felt in Kidapawan City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
Mild 3.5-magnitude quake hits Cotabato
(Eagle News)–A mild 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 15 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 4:12 a.m. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. No aftershocks were recorded. Earthquakes measuring from a 3.0 to 3.9 magnitude under the Richter scale are often felt by people who observe some shaking. They, however rarely cause damage. PHIVOLCS said no damage was recorded. […]
Lorenzana to lead relief efforts in quake-hit areas in Mindanao
(Eagle News)-Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea has ordered Secretary Delfin Lorenzana to lead all relief efforts in the quake-stricken areas in Mindanao. Medialdea said Lorenzana, as martial law administrator, shall also ensure the safety and security of the public there. The public, he said, should directly coordinate with the Department of National Defense and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council for an efficient distribution of relief efforts. On Thursday, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao, […]
Another earthquake hits Tulunan, Cotabato
(Eagle News)–An earthquake struck Tulunan, Cotabato anew on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, a 3.2 magnitude one and of tectonic origin, hit 24 kilometers northeast of the town at 9:48 a.m. Depth of focus was 26 kilometers. An intensity III was reported in Kidapawan, which felt the tremor at an instrumental intensity II. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected. The quake came two days after […]
4.5-magnitude quake hits Cotabato
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 23 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 2:38 a.m. Depth of focus was six kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity: Intensity V – Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV – Kidapawan City Intensity I – Tupi, South Cotabato; Alabel, Sarangani No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
4.6-magnitude quake hits Cotabato
(Eagle News)–A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato early Friday, Nov. 1, after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 13 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 1:35 a.m. Depth of focus was 14 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensity: Intensity IV- Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensity: Intensity IV- Kidapawan City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
At least five dead in Cotabato following 6.5-magnitude quake
(Eagle News)–At least five people died in Cotabato after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao on Thursday, Oct. 31. The Cotabato provincial disaster risk reduction and management office identified the victims as Juve Gabriel Jauod, 7; Tessie Alcaide; Cesar Bangot; Romel Galicia, 20; and Precilla Verona, 70. All five were from Makilala, the provincial office said. Jauod, it said, died due to fallen debris, while Alcaide and Galicia perished in a landslide. It was unclear what […]
