(Eagle News) — A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:55 a.m., had its epicenter 263 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of four kilometers. No damage nor aftershocks were reported.
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PHIVOLCS monitors 3 quakes, sulfur dioxide emission at Kanlaon; alert level 1 stays
(Eagle News)–Three volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was sulfur dioxide emission on Nov. 19. PHIVOLCS sajd the emission was at an average of 187 tons per day. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and inflation on the lower to mid slopes that began on June 21 […]
Mayon still on alert level 1 with 3 quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored
(Eagle News)–Three volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. Also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission, on the other hand, was last measured at 436 tons–below baseline average—on October 29. According to PHIVOLCS, “overall, the Mayon edifice is still inflated with respect […]
JUST IN: Strong quake hits Surigao del Sur: PHIVOLCS
(Eagle News)–A strong earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Monday, Nov. 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology earlier said the quake, which hit at 6:37 a.m., had a magnitude of 6.4. PHIVOLCS later downgraded this to 6. The earthquake had its epicenter 29 kilometers southeast of San Agustin, and a depth of 33 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V- City of Bislig, Surigao del Sur; Rosario, […]
4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Batanes
(Eagle News)–A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 7:15 a.m., had its epicenter 66 kilometers northwest of Itbayat. It had a depth of 16 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
5.0-magnitude quake jolts Masbate
(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Sunday, Nov. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:35 p.m., had its epicenter 18 kilometers southeast of Pio V. Corpuz. It had a depth of 18 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities: Intensity IV – Pio V. Corpuz and Cataingan, Masbate; Almagro and Tagapul-an, Samar; Naval, Maripipi, Kawayan, Almeria, Biliran; Calubian, Leyte; Medellin, Cebu Intensity III […]
3.8-magnitude quake hits Batangas early Saturday
(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas early Saturday, Nov. 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 2:15 a.m., had its epicenter 16 kilometers southwest of Calatagan. It had a depth of 126 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
3.9-magnitude quake hits Masbate
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Masbate on Friday, Nov. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 8:10 a.m., had its epicenter 25 kilometers northwest of Cataingan. It had a depth of 24 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
12 rockfall events, sulfur dioxide emission monitored at Mayon but no magmatic eruption imminent: PHIVOLCS
(Eagle News)–Twelve rockfall events were monitored at Mayon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, was sulfur dioxide emission. The sulfur dioxide emission was last measured below baseline average at 436 tons on October 29. PHIVOLCS said an inflation of the lower to middle slopes since July 2019, and “non-steady inflation” from late 2019 to mid-2020 followed by a short-term […]
4.0-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 11:45 a.m., had its epicenter 17 kilometers southwest of General Luna. It had a depth of 45 kilometers. Instrumental intensity II was recorded in Surigao City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
7 volcanic quakes, steam and sulfur dioxide emissions monitored at Kanlaon; alert level 1 stays
(Eagle News)–Seven volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, were steam and sulfur dioxide emissions. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was measured at an average of 656 tons on 13 October 13. A slight inflation of the lower and mid slopes since June 2020, and an […]
4.4-magnitude quake strikes off Batanes early Wednesday
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes early Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:59 a.m. It had its epicenter 14 kilometers northeast of Itbayat, and a depth of 105 kilometers. It was tectonic in origin. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.





