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QUEZON City, Philippines, June 5 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) asked officials of Sorsogon to prepare for the possibility of an intensity 8 earthquake hitting said province any time as an unnamed fault-line found in the province is ripe for movement, after 50 years of inactivity. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang supports the plan for a metro-wide shutdown in preparation of “the big one” – the strong earthquake expected to occur in the near future in areas located in the Valley Fault System. In response to this, The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will conduct meetings regarding the said metro-wide shutdown. Meanwhile, PHIVOLCS warned the public against those unscrupulous businessmen who were […]
QUEZON CIty, Philippines, May 22 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) identified 75 barangays affected by the East and West Valley Fault system. Check out the video report to find out if your barangay is included. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 21 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS), a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the Sta. Cruz Islands, part of Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Although the strong quake may cause localized tsunami, the Philippines is under no tsunami threat. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON CITY, May 19—The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) launched its handbook on earthquake preparedness entitled “The Valley Fault System in Greater Metro Manila Area Atlas” on May 18 at the Phivolcs Bldg., in UP Diliman, Quezon City. The handbook contains large scale maps detailing areas traversed by the valley fault system (VFS). Copies of the handbook were distributed to local government officials, especially Metro Manila along with the provinces of Bulacan, Rizal, […]
MAY 7 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) placed Bulusan Volcano under Alert Level One after showing some activity this week. (Bulusan, Sorsogon) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has recorded a 5.0 magnitude at 22 kilometers southwest of Nasugbu town early 12:09 am. An aftershock was felt in parts of Metro Manila as well. The tectonic quake had a depth of 109 kilometers, felt in various parts of the metro, particularly in Muntinlupa and Quezon City. Intensity 3 was felt in Nasugbu and intensity 2 in Pasay City. There were no reports of heavy damage […]
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit Bolinao, Pangasinan this morning. No damage was recorded.
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said that two moderate earthquakes hit Maguindanao, with the first earthquake having a magnitude of 3.5 occurred at 12:59 AM and the second having a magnitude of 3.9 occurred at 6:50 AM. There’s no report of damage and casualties. There are no expected aftershocks.
