Tag: PHIVOLCS

PBBM appoints PHIVOLCS chief Solidum as DOST Secretary

(Eagle News) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has appointed Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology chief Renato Solidum Jr., to head the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Malacanang press secretary Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed Solidum’s appointment as DOST secretary on Friday, August 12. Before the appointment, Solidum also served an Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Change Adaptation of the DOST. He has worked with PHIVOLCS since 1984, and became its Director in 2003 up […]

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4.1-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Friday, Aug. 12. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 7:43 a.m. The epicenter was 138 kilometers southeast of Sarangani island. The depth of focus was 34 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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Number of Filipinos affected by magnitude 7 Luzon quake rises to over half a million – NDRRMC

Affected persons reach 513,330 as aftershocks continue; quake death toll still at 11 (Eagle News) – More than half a million people were affected by the July 27 magnitude 7 quake that hit Northern Luzon after the Philippine disaster agency reported an increasing number of people impacted by the tremor. The deaths from the tremor have also risen to 11, while those injured reached 615 as of the latest report from the National Disaster Risk […]

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3.5-magnitude quake strikes off Antique

(Eagle News) — A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Antique on Wednesday, Aug. 10. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 9:50 a.m. The epicenter was 15 kilometers southwest of Anini-y. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Anini-y, Antique Intensity III – Tobias – Fornier, Antique Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV – Anini-y, Antique Intensity I – San Jose de Buenavista, Antique< No damage […]

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5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental early Wednesday, Aug. 3

(Eagle News) — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Wednesday, Aug. 3. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology,  the quake hit at 3:19 a.m. The epicenter was 51 kilometers southeast of Manay. The depth of focus was two kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity IV – Manay, Tarragona, and Caraga, Davao Oriental Intensity III – City of Mati and Baganga, Davao Oriental Intensity II […]

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5.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Sultan Kudarat

(Eagle News) — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Sultan Kudarat on Tuesday, Aug. 2. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 1:24 p.m. The epicenter was 41 kilometers northwest of Lebak. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V- Lebak, Sultan Kudarat Intensity IV- T’boli, South Cotabato Intensity III – Cotabato City; Kiamba, Sarangani, Tupi, Lake Sebu, Banga and Tampakan, South Cotabato; Datu Piang , […]

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5.1-magnitude quake strikes Eastern Samar early Tuesday, Aug. 2

(Eagle News) — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar early Tuesday, Aug. 2. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 1:10 a.m. The epicenter was 13 kilometers northeast of General MacArthur. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities Intensity V- General Macarthur, Hernani, and Quinapondan, Eastern Samar; Pastrana, Palo, and Tacloban City, Leyte Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Abuyog, Alangalang, Leyte Intensity II – Hilongos, Mahaplag, Baybay, […]

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Magnitude 5.1 quake hits Abra, aftershock of magnitude 7 quake last week – PHIVOLCS

Tremor is strongest aftershock so far of the July 27 major quake in Northern Luzon (Eagle News) – A magnitude 5.1 quake shook the province of Abra again early Monday, August 1, about four kilometers northeast of the town of Villaviciosa,  according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) It was felt in Vigan City and other areas of Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Mountain Province at intensity 5. The quake, of tectonic […]

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4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Abra early Saturday, July 30

(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Abra early Saturday, July 30. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake, which hit at 1:33 a.m., was an aftershock of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit northwestern Luzon. The aftershock’s epicenter was three kilometers northwest of San Isidro. The depth of focus was one kilometer. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity II – Bantay, Ilocos Norte Instrumental Intensity: Intensity […]

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4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Ilocos Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Sur on Friday, July 29. The earthquake struck at 9:38 p.m., days after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Abra. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquake’s epicenter was five kilometers southeast of Magsingal. The depth of focus was eight kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity Intensity IV – Bangued, Abra; Bantay, Ilocos Sur Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Vigan City and Sinait, […]

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Pres. Marcos Jr., directs DPWH to prioritize inspection of hospitals in quake-affected areas

    President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has directed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to prioritize the inspection of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Abra following the magnitude 7 earthquake that jolted the province. “Do the inspections first of the public buildings. I think your priority will be… the hospital. Uunahin natin even before the government buildings, ‘yung mga offices, ‘yung mga ganoon. Unahin natin ‘yung ospital,” he said during a situation briefing […]

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5.0-magnitude quake hits Tayum, Abra

(Eagle News) — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Abra early Thursday, July 28. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake, which hit at 4:02 a.m., is an aftershock of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit the area the day before. The 5.0-magnitude earthquake’s epicenter was 12 kilometers southwest of Tayum. The depth of focus was 17 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental were reported: Intensity: Intensity IV – Bangued, Abra Instrumental Intensities: Intensity […]

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