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(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Wednesday, May 1. The quake, which was an aftershock of the 5.5-magnitude quake that hit the province on April 26, struck 53 kilometers southeast of General Luna at 1:51 p.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Wednesday, May 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.5-magnitude quake that struck Eastern Samar on April 26, hit 26 kilometers southeast of San Julian at 5:32 a.m. The depth of focus was 42 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–Several aftershocks hit Surigao del Norte anew on Monday, April 29. Based on data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the aftershocks, which range from the 1.4 to 3.7 magnitudes, number at 14. They took place from 12:34 a.m. to 5:25 a.m., and were aftershocks of the 5.5-magnitude quake that struck the province on April 26. No damage to property was expected.
(Eagle News)—Several aftershocks struck Surigao del Norte on Sunday, April 28. Based on data provided by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, those with at least a magnitude of 3.0 took place from 12:52 a.m. to 8:41 a.m. The highest magnitude of the quake that struck in that period was 4. PHIVOLCS said the quakes were aftershocks of the 5.5-magnitude earthquake that hit Surigao del Norte on April 26. No damage to property was […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Saturday, April 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 65 kilometers southeast of General Luna at 7:10 a.m. The quake, which was of tectonic origin, had a depth of focus of 7 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 5.5 quake rocked Surigao del Norte Friday afternoon, April 26, which was preceded and followed by several tremors of lower magnitude. The tremors have been felt in the province for the past several days, according to the data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), but the strongest quake so far was recorded at 1:26 p.m. on Friday, April 26, with a magnitude of 5.5. Several aftershocks […]
(Eagle News) — With the recent series of quakes that shook the country, it is better to prepare yourselves and members of your family in the event another strong quake occurs. It is always good to have an emergency communication plan in the home and in the work place. Better to prepare early. -Secure items, such as televisions and objects that hang on walls. Heavy and breakable objects should be placed on low shelves. – […]
(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)—The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology allayed fears of a tsunami after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar on Tuesday, April 23. According to PHIVOLCS’ Ishmael Narag, there was no threat of the same based on the information made available to them. The 6.5-magnitude quake struck San Felipe at 1:37 p.m. Aftershocks were recorded afterwards. The Eastern Samar earthquake came a day after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that killed at least four people struck […]
(Eagle News)—Pampanga was placed under a state of calamity on Tuesday, April 23, a day after a 6.1-magnitude quake struck Luzon. Vice governor Dennis Pineda said the declaration of state of calamity done by the provincial board was “to enable the people to immediately rebuild after the 6.1 magnitude earthquake late afternoon on Monday, April 22.” Pineda said he has already ordered the mayors of Apalit, Sto. Tomas, and Guagua towns where there are Chuzon […]
(Eagle News)—Davao Mayor Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 23, condoled with the victims of the 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Luzon the day before. “We condole with the families of those who died in Pampanga during the earthquake yesterday,” she said. The presidential daughter made the remark as she announced the cancelation of the Hugpong ng Pagbabago rally slated on April 26 in Limay, Bataan to allow that province and Pampanga to “focus on their post-incident activities.” […]
With the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology releasing the detailed map of areas affected by the Western and Eastern Valley Fault System, we can now prepare for the eventuality when an earthquake hits! Be prepared and share the knowledge.
