PHIVOLCS raised Mayon Volcano to Alert Level 3 as it continues to register volcanic activity. PHIVOLCS added that they recorded a rockfall event in the said volcano. Low-level volcanic earthquakes were also recorded, indicating volcanic gas activity. Due to the abnormalities shown by the volcano, PHIVOLCS raised the 6 kilometer-radius permanent danger zone as well as the 7 km-radius extended danger zone in the southeast part of the volcano due to threats of rockfall, landslide […]
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Aftershocks due to magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Quezon province
According to the PHIVOLCS, 10 aftershocks have been recorded after the magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the province of Quezon. No tsunami alerts have been recorded for each aftershock.
Earthquake in Davao del Oriental
A magnitude 5.4 tectonic earthquake hit Davao del Oriental last night, according to PHIVOLCS.
Earthquake strikes Leyte
According to the PHIVOLCS, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck southern Leyte. PHIVOLCS warns against possible aftershock.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Batangas; Intensity 3 felt in Metro Manila
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake that was centered 22 kilometers south of Calatagan, Batangas struck around 7:52 PM Wednesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Initial reports from Phivolcs geologist Isabel Abiga stated that the earthquake has a depth of 36 kilometers. A magnitude 5 was felt in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro and Batangas City. No major damages or injuries were reported, but the shaking was felt as far as Metro […]
4.5 magnitude quake jolts Agusan del Sur
MANILA, March 21 (PNA) — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolted the province of Agusan del Sur on Friday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, the agency said the tremor occurred at 3:31 p.m. with its epicenter traced 11 kilometers southwest of Talacogon in Agusan del Sur. Phivolcs said the temblor, which was tectonic in origin, had a shallow depth of 70 kilometers. It was felt at intensity 4 […]





