Tag: PHIVOLCS

Ash covers towns after Philippine volcano eruption

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A volcano in the eastern Philippines spewed a huge, dark cloud on Sunday, prompting evacuations from ash-covered towns while authorities warned of possible further eruptions. The blast from Bulusan volcano in the rural Sorsogon province lasted about 17 minutes, sending a grey plume shooting up at least one kilometre (0.6 miles), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhiVolcs). No casualties were reported, but authorities raised the alert […]

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PHIVOLCS: 29 volcanic quakes monitored in Bulusan in last 24 hours

Alert level 1 still in place (Eagle News) — Twenty-nine volcanic earthquakes were monitored in Bulusan in 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, one phreatic eruption that lasted 17 minutes was also detected. A steam plume reaching 150 meters was also monitored. PHIVOLCS said an alert level 1 remains in place over the volcano. Entry into the 4-radius permanent danger zone and into the extended dangerous zone is not allowed. […]

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4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Monday, June 6. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 6:12 a.m. The depth of focus was 39 kilometers southeast of Don Marcelino. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Malungon, Sarangani; General Santos City intensity I – Kiamba, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato; Kidapawan City, South Cotabato No damage to property nor aftershocks were […]

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4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Cagayan

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan on Saturday evening. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 11:19 p.m. The epicenter was 86 kilometers northwest of Calayan. The depth of focus was six kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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4.0-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Oriental early Saturday

(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Saturday, June 4. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 2:48 a.m. The epicenter was 214 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. The depth of focus was 67 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

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4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Friday, June 3. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 7:55 p.m. The epicenter was four kilometers northeast of Bayabas. The depth of focus was 59 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities Intensity IV – Bayabas, Tago and City of Tandag, Surigao del Sur Intensity III – Cagwait and Marihatag, Surigao del Sur; Rosario, […]

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5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur early Friday

(Eagle News) — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Friday, June 3. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 2:54 a.m. The epicenter was 31 kilometers northeast of Cagwait. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities Intensity IV – Cagwait, Bayabas and San Agustin, Surigao del Sur Intensity III – Bislig City, Surigao del Sur; Rosario, Agusan del Sur Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – […]

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4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental

(Eagle News) — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Thursday, June 2. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 11:06 a.m. The epicenter was 181 kilometers southeast of Tarragona. The depth of focus was 89 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Northern Samar

(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Northern Samar on Saturday, May 28. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 7:08 a.m. The epicenter was 65 kilometers northwest of Pambujan. The depth of focus was 12 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, May 24. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 10:58 a.m. The epicenter was 142 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island. The depth of focus was 105 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Monday, May 23. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 1:37 p.m. The epicenter was 238 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was nine kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.  

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Strong quake hits Batangas

(Eagle News)–A strong earthquake struck Batangas on Sunday, May 22. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake–initially pegged at a magnitude of 6.1—hit at 5:50 a.m. The epicenter was 21 kilometers northwest of Calatagan. The depth of focus was 132 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity: Intensity III- Quezon City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV- Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Intensity III- Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro; Malolos City, Bulacan […]

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