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(Eagle News) – Taal volcano is now on alert level 4, meaning there is imminent hazardous eruption within hours or days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (PHIVOLCS) which reiterated the need for “total evacuation” of the volcano island. Phivolcs raised the alert level from 3 (magmatic unrest) to 4 (imminent hazardous eruption) at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12 due to increasing activity of Taal volcano. “This means that hazardous explosive eruption is possible […]
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 3.2 quake was felt three kilometers southwest of Tagaytay City, Cavite due to the ongoing volcanic activity of Taal in the area. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the depth of focus was eight kilometers. It was recorded at 5:10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, and was of volcanic origin, PHIVOLCS said. This was the strongest tremor so far due to the ongoing eruption of […]
(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte has already given instructions to ensure the people within the perimeter of Taal are out of the danger zone. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo added concerned agencies of the national government were now working closely with the Provincial Government of Batangas to ensure the safety of the residents, including their evacuation. He said the Palace was so far closely monitoring the situation. “We advise the public to continue to remain vigilant,” he […]
(Eagle News)-These pictures of Taal Volcano were taken by Eagle News correspondents from different areas. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised an alert level 3 over the volcano, which generated a 1-kilometer-high plume and a volcanic tremor. Earthquakes were felt in the volcano island and Agoncillo in Batangas. PHIVOLCS has recommended an evacuation from the volcano island and Agoncillo and Laurel in Batangas.
(Eagle News)-A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Antique early Sunday, Jan. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake took place at 2:51 a.m. The epicenter was 18 kilometers northwest of Patnongon, with depth of focus at 4 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)-A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake at 11:29 a.m.had its epicenter 18 kilometers northwest of Malungon. Depth of focus was 29 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Malungon. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)-A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Albay on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake took place at 9:17 a.m. Its epicenter was located 22 kilometers northeast of Rapu Rapu. It had a depth of focus of 23 kilometers. The following intensities were recorded: Intensity III – Legazpi City Intensity II – Bulusan, Sorsogon No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)-A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental waters early Saturday, Jan. 11 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 1:16 a.m., had its epicenter 422 kilometers southeast of Sarangani. Depth of focus was 79 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Zambales on Thursday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Friday, Jan. 10. PHIVOLCS said the quake, which hit at 10:16 p.m., had its epicenter 28 kilometers southwest of Cabangan. The following intensities and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensities: Intensity II – San Antonio & Cabangan, Zambales Intensity I – Iba & Botolan, Zambales Instrumental Intensity: Intensity I – Olongapo City; Marikina City Depth of […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Antique on Friday, Jan. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 7:42 a.m., had its epicenter 23 kilometers northwest of Caluya. Depth of focus was one kilometer. An instrumental intensity II was felt in Malay, Aklan. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Wednesday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS said the quake, which hit at 9:43 p.m., had its epicenter 98 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. Depth of focus was 68 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Malungon, Sarangani. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Negros Oriental on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which took place at 1:26 a.m., had its epicenter 17 kilometers northwest of Dauin. Depth of focus was 4 kilometers. The quake had an instrumental intensity II in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
