(Phivolcs) A 4.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Ilocos Norte on Friday afternoon, Jan. 26, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the earthquake, which struck at 3:05 p.m., had its epicenter 17 kilometers (km) southwest of Adams, Ilocos Norte, and...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed an increase in seismic activity at Bulusan Volcano early Tuesday morning, Jan. 23. Bulusan Volcano (Photo from Pixabay) The Bulusan Volcano Network detected 91 volcano-tectonic earthquakes at 1:38 a.m., which were linked to...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Jan. 22, discussed hazards that may threaten Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA) when the "Big One" occurred. (Mark Balmores/ Manila Bulletin) In an event titled "MAGHANDA: Communicating Hazards, Risks, and Early Warning for...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Jan. 22, said it developed tools that can be accessed by the public for free to be informed on hazards and risks information and assessment on earthquakes. (Phivolcs) In the event titled "MAGHANDA: Communicating Hazards,...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Jan. 22 said the country experiences four to five tremors every week. (Manila Bulletin file photo) In the event titled "MAGHANDA: Communicating Hazards, Risks, and Early Warning for Policymakers," Phivolcs Science Research...
BUTUAN CITY – Residents of Hinatuan town in Surigao del Sur province panicked when a strong earthquake struck the area on Wednesday night, January 17. Surigao del Sur Gov. Alexander T. Pimentel and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC) reported no damage and...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 5.7-magnitude aftershock that hit Surigao del Sur at 8:31 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Phivolcs Phivolcs said the tremor, which occurred at a shallow depth of 23 kilometers (km), was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.4 quake...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, Jan. 16, said a magnitude 5.0 aftershock jolted Surigao del Sur. (Phivolcs) The tremor, with a depth of 29 kilometers (km), was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that rocked Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur last Dec....
BUTUAN CITY – A magnitude-4.7 earthquake rocked Surigao del Sur province before dawn on Saturday, January 13. MAP shows the epicenter of the January 13 earthquake in Surigao del Sur. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the earthquake was...
BUTUAN CITY – A magnitude-4.5 earthquake rocked Davao Occidental on Friday morning, January 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the earthquake was tectonic in origin and was recorded at 10:05 a.m. Its epicenter was 97 kilometers (kms) southeast of...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Jan. 11, said the Bulusan Volcano Network has recorded a total of 71 volcanic earthquakes since 5 a.m. from the current record of 16 on Jan. 10. Bulusan Volcano (Pixabay) Phivolcs said the volcanic earthquakes were...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed "light" volcanic smog (vog) over the Taal Caldera region on Wednesday, Jan. 10. (Phivolcs) Phivolcs said a "voluminous" degassing produced a pronounced plume that rose 2,400 meters above the Taal Main Crater before drifting...
