Tag: PHIVOLCS

4.2-magnitude quake hits Sultan Kudarat

(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Sultan Kudarat early today, March 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:37 a.m., had its epicenter 4 kilometers southeast of Columbio. Depth of focus was 10 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities Intensity IV – Kidapawan City; Makilala and M’lang, Cotabato Intensity III – Columbio, Sultan Kudarat; Magpet, Cotabato Intensity II – Matalam, Cotabato Instrumental Intensities: Intensity […]

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5.0-magnitude quake hits Zambales

(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Zambales on Friday, March 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 6 a.m., had its epicenter 123 kilometers southwest of San Antonio. It had a depth of focus of 27 kilometers. No damage to property was expected, but aftershocks were.

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Eleven earthquakes recorded at Taal; volcano still on alert level 2

(Eagle News)–Taal volcano remains on alert level 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by a “weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 to 100 meters high before drifting northeast.” The Taal Volcano Network also recorded eleven volcanic earthquakes that “are associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic […]

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PHIVOLCS raises alert level on Kanlaon due to increased seismic activity, swelling of volcano

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised an alert level 1 over Mt. Kanlaon due to what it said was  increased seismic activity and the swelling of the volcano. Alert level 1 means the volcano is in an abnormal state. In its advisory, PHIVOLCS said Kanlaon volcano’s seismic monitoring network recorded a total of 80 volcanic earthquakes since March 9. PHIVOLCS said this was dominated by 77 low-frequency events that are “associated […]

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23 quakes recorded at Taal; volcano still on alert level 2

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has monitored 23 earthquakes  at Taal, which remains on alert level 2. PHIVOLCS said the earthquakes “are associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” Activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has also been characterized by a “weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 to 100 meters high..,” PHIVOLCS said. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic […]

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3.4-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Tuesday, March 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 4:23 a.m., had its epicenter 170 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of focus of five kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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4.4-magnitude quake hits Eastern Samar

(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar on Monday, March 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:39 a.m., had its epicenter 49 kilometers southeast of Dolores. It had a depth of focus of 5 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Borongan City Intensity I – Palo, Leyte

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Alert level 2 maintained over Taal

(Eagle News)–An alert level 2 remains hoisted over Taal. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by a “weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 100 meters high..” The Taal Volcano Network recorded  20 volcanic earthquakes that are “associated with rock fracturing processes beneath and around the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, ashfall and […]

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3.6-magnitude quake jolts Maguindanao

(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck Maguindanao on Saturday, March 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 1:05 p.m., had its epicenter  48 kilometers northwest of Upi. It had a depth of focus of 21 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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3.5-magnitude quake hits Cagayan

(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Cagayan on Saturday, March 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 9:52 a.m., had its epicenter 53 kilometers southeast of Gonzaga. It had a depth of focus of 12 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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3.7-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Friday, March 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 11:38 a.m., had its epicenter 403 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. It had a depth of focus of 51 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Alert level 2 still hoisted over Taal

(Eagle News)–An alert level 2 remains hoisted over Taal. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said activity in the main crater in the past 24 hours has been characterized by a “weak emission of steam-laden plumes rising 50 meters high.” The Taal Volcano Network recorded 16 volcanic earthquakes that are “mostly associated with rock fracturing processes and that included one low frequency event that is associated with magmatic fluids beneath the edifice.” PHIVOLCS reminded […]

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