Tag: strong earthquake

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Camarines Norte

(Eagle News) — A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Camarines Norte on Wednesday, December 7. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 1:05 p.m. The epicenter was 19 kilometers northeast of Tinaga Island. The depth of focus was one kilometer. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity II – Quezon City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity V – Mercedes, Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte Intensity IV – Daet, Camarines […]

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6.6-magnitude quake hits Batangas

Quake followed by 5.1-magnitude aftershock, PHIVOLCS says (Eagle News) — A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas early Saturday, July 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology earlier reported the earthquake was a magnitude 6.7 It said the quake hit at 4:49 a.m. and  had its epicenter 16 kilometers southwest of Calatagan. It was felt in parts of the country, including in parts of Metro Manila. Intensity V was felt in the following areas: Calapan City […]

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PHIVOLCS: No tsunami threat to PHL following strong quake off New Zealand

(Eagle News) — There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the advisory after a strong earthquake hit near New Zealand on Thursday, March 5, New Zealand time. PHIVOLCS said the magnitude of the earthquake which hit at 3:28 a.m. on Friday, March 5, Philippine time, near the Kermadec Islands was at 8. The US Geological Survey, however, pegged it at 8.1. PHIVOLCS said the depth of […]

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At least nine hurt after portion of condo complex in Davao collapses

(Eagle News) –At least nine people were  injured after a portion of a condominium complex in Davao City collapsed following a 6.5-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, Davao Mayor Sara Duterte said. In a televised interview with reporters, Duterte said of the nine hurt in the incident at Ecoland 4000, eight were treated on-site and one was rushed to the hospital. Duterte said authorities were still sweeping the area to check if there were any other casualties. […]

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