Tag: PHIVOLCS

Magnitude 5.8 quake hits Surigao del Sur

  (Eagle News) – A magnitude 5.8 quake struck Surigao del Sur which was felt at various intensities in surrounding areas early Tuesday, July 28, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. The quake, with a depth of 40 kilometers, occurred at 1:32 a.m. Its epicenter was located 21 kilometers southeast of Bayabas, Suirigao del Sur. PHIVOLCS said it was expecting aftershocks. It was felt at intensity 4 in Bayabas, City of Bislig, […]

5.6-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental on Sunday morning

(Eagle News) — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Sunday, July 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 11:12 a.m., had its epicenter 81 kilometers southeast of Manay. It had a depth of 59 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity III – Manay, Davao Oriental Intensity II – Davao City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Malungon, Sarangani Intensity II – Alabel, […]

4.3-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Saturday, July 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:12 a.m., had its epicenter 169 kilometers southwest of Sarangani. It had a depth of 89 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

PHIVOLCS lowers Mayon Volcano status to Alert Level 1

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has lowered the alert status of Mayon Volcano. The lowering from Alert Level 2 to Alert Level 1 means the volcano now has a low level of unrest, which means that the likelihood of an eruption occurring within the immediate future has decreased, PHIVOLCS said. The move came after a continued decline in the monitored parameters of the volcano in Albay, even as ground deformation […]

4.3-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

Intensity III felt in Digos, other areas (Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Thursday, July 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 8:34 a.m., had its epicenter six kilometers southwest of Kiblawan. It had a depth of six kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Reported intensities: Intensity III – Kiblawan, Sulop, Hagonoy and Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur; Digos City Intensity II […]

4.0-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)– A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Wednesday, July 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 11:13 p.m., had its epicenter 100 kilometers southeast of Tarragona. Depth of focus was 49 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

4.0-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental early Tuesday

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Tuesday, July 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 12:46 a.m., had its epicenter 346 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of 43 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

4.1-magnitude quake hits Ilocos Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Sur early Monday, July 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 4:13 a.m., had its epicenter 67 kilometers northeast of Candon. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Magnitude 5.2 quake rocks Davao del Sur; PHIVOLCS expecting aftershocks

  (Eagle News) – A magnitude 5.2 quake rocked Davao del Sur early dawn of Saturday, July 11, which was felt at various intensities in surrounding areas. The tremor occurred at 2:16 a.m. and its epicenter was located at 11 kilometers southeast of Kibiawan, Davao del Sur, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). It was 19 kilometers deep and was felt at intensity 5 in Bansalan and Magsaysay in Davao del […]

4.7-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur early Friday

(Eagle News)–A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur early Friday, July 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:51 a.m., had its epicenter 11 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan. It had a depth of 16 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Kidapawan City; Koronadal City; Tupi, South Cotabato; Malungon, Sarangani Intensity II – Alabel, Sarangani Intensity I – General Santos No damage to […]

4.1-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental early Thursday, July 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:32 a.m., had its epicenter 83 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. It had a depth of one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

Magnitude 4.8 quake rocks Zambales; tremor also felt in parts of Metro Manila

  (Eagle News) — A magnitude 4.8 quake rocked Zambales on Wednesday morning, July 8, and was even felt in parts of Metro Manila, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said in a bulletin. The tectonic quake that occured at 8:28 a.m. today, had a depth of 55 kilometers. Its epicenter was located at seven kilomters northwest of Cabangan, Zambales. It was felt at intensity 4 in San Felipe, Zambales, and at intensity […]