Tag: PHIVOLCS
Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Abra, tremor felt in several areas in Luzon
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 7.3 quake hit Abra that was also felt in several parts of Luzon on Wednesday morning, July 27, PHIVOLCS data showed. The quake was tectonic in origin. It was reported at intensity 4 in Quezon City. The epicenter of the quake was located at two kilometers northeast of Lagangilang, Abra, with a depth of 25 kilometers. It occurred at 8:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27. The United States Geological […]
3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Dinagat Islands
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Dinagat Islands on Saturday, July 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 10:34 a.m. The epicenter was 5 kilometers northwest of Loreto. The depth of focus was 98 kilometers. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake was tectonic in nature. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Eastern Samar
(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar on Thursday, July 21. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 10:01 a.m. The epicenter was 18 kilometers southwest of Hernani. The depth of focus was 28 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Hernani and Llorente, Eastern Samar Intensity III – Tacloban City and Dulag, Leyte; Borongan City, Giporlos, Maydolong, Gen. […]
14 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon: PHIVOLCS
(Eagle News) — Fourteen volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, also detected were 151 tons per day of sulfur dioxide flux. Weak plume steaming was also observed. PHIVOLCS said there is also partial volcanic swelling. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone. Pilots were also advised against flying near the volcano. Early July, PHIVOLCS […]
4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental early Wednesday
(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Wednesday, July 20. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 5:14 a.m. The epicenter was 58 kilometers southeast of Caraga. The depth of focus was one kilometer. According to PHIVOLCS, the earthquake was of tectonic origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Norte early Tuesday, July 19
(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte early Tuesday, July 19. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 2:04 a.m. The epicenter was 66 kilometers northeast of Burgos. The depth of focus was one kilometer. PHIVOLCS said the earthquake was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Norte
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte on Sunday, July 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 6:46 a.m. The epicenter was 40 kilometers northeast of Burgos. The depth of focus was three kilometers. The quake was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
PHIVOLCS: 20 volcanic quakes monitored in Kanlaon in last 24 hours
(Eagle News) — Twenty volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Kanlaon in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, apart from the quakes, also monitored at the volcano was sulfur dioxide flux measuring 151 tons/day. A cloud covering the volcano was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone. It also cautioned pilots against flying close to the volcano. […]
4.6-magnitude earthquake hits Zambales
Intensity III felt in Malabon, other parts of the PHL (Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Zambales on Friday, July 15. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology, the earthquake struck at 4:36 p.m. Its epicenter was 11 kilometers northwest of Masinloc. The depth of focus was 28 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity III – Masinloc, Iba, and San Felipe, Zambales; Malabon City Intensity II – […]
4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Leyte
(Eagle News) — A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Leyte on Friday, July 15. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 3:18 p.m. The epicenter was 7 kilometers southwest of Burauen. The depth of focus was one kilometer. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity IV – Ormoc City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity V – Ormoc City, Leyte Intensity IV – Albuera, Leyte Intensity III – Abuyog, Baybay, […]
4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Zambales
(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Zambales on Friday, July 15. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 6:41 a.m. The epicenter was 28 kilometers southwest of San Felipe. The depth of focus was 12 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
