Tag: PHIVOLCS

3.1-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News)-A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Wednesday, Dec  18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 11 kilometers southwest of Kiblawan at 1:32 p.m. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity III – Malungon, Sarangani Intensity II – Koronodal City, Tupi, South Cotabato, Kidapawan City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

NDRRMC: Death toll in 6.9-magnitude quake in Mindanao rises to nine

(Eagle News) — The death toll in the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Mindanao on Sunday, Dec. 15, has risen to nine. Based on a report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 111 were also injured while two were missing–one from Davao and the other from SOCCSKSARGEN. Authorities have already ended operations at a grocery store in Padada that collapsed following the quake with an epicenter nine kilometers west of Matanao. As of […]

5.3-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News) — A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 28 kilometers southeast of Padada at 4:18 a.m. Depth of focus was 9 kilometers. The following intensities were recorded: Intensity V – Digos City Intensity IV – General Santos City No damage to property was recorded, but aftershocks were.

4.3-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 8 kilometers southeast of Kiblawan at 3:54 a.m. Depth of focus was 13 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were felt: Instrumental Intensity: Intensity II – Alabel, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity I – General Santos City; Koronadal City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Palace says gov’t on top of situation in Mindanao following quake

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, Dec. 16, said the national government was “definitely” on top of the situation following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Davao del Sur. According to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, the ” national government has already mobilized all frontline disaster response and humanitarian assistance units to make sure that we can immediately provide help for all of the victims.” “President (Rodrigo) Duterte is closely monitoring the progress of ongoing operations to thoroughly […]

PHIVOLCS: 179 aftershocks so far recorded following 6.9-magnitude Davao del Sur quake

(Eagle News)–Over 100 aftershocks were recorded as a result of the 6.9-magnitude quake that struck Davao del Sur on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the 179 aftershocks were as of 6 p.m. On Monday, aftershocks continue to be felt in the area, PHIVOLCS data showed. The latest was a 3.4-magnitude one that hit 12 kilometers northwest of Magsaysay at 7:24 a.m. Depth of focus was 3 kilometers. An instrumental […]

6.9-magnitude quake hits Davao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 9 kilometers northwest of Matanao at 2:11 p.m. Depth of focus was 3 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Reported Intensities: Intensity VII – Matanao & Magsaysay, Davao del Sur Intensity VI – Kidapawan City; General Santos City; Bansalan, Davao del Sur; Alabel & Malapatan, Sarangani; Koronadal City Intensity […]

3.2-magnitude quake hits Sarangani

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani early Sunday, Dec. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 18 kilometers southeast of Malapatan at 2:47 a.m. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.1-magnitude quake jolts Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Friday, Dec. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 9 kilometers southeast of Makilala at 12:18 p.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.0-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)-A 3.0-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Sur on Friday, Dec. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 40 kilometers northeast of Lingig at 6:37 a.m. Depth of focus was 22 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.3-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude quake hit Surigao del Sur on Thursday, Dec. 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 4 kilometers northeast of Talacogon at 7:28 a.m. Depth of focus was 88 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.6-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake hit Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 15 kilometers northwest of Abra de Ilog at 6:39 a.m. Depth of focus was 117 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.