The number of aftershocks following the “very strong” magnitude 6.4 Abra quake has climbed to 847, state seismologists disclosed on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29. Plotted aftershocks as of 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 (Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), in...
Mayon Volcano in Albay (PHIVOLCS FILE PHOTO) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, Oct. 28, warned that lahars and muddy run-off may occur along rivers and drainages of Mayon Volcano in Albay during the passage of tropical storm Paeng (international name:...
The number of aftershocks following the “very strong” magnitude 6.4 Abra earthquake has climbed to 667, state seismologists disclosed on Thursday, Oct. 27. In its latest count as of 4 p.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said they have already recorded 667...
Abra Lone District Rep. Ching Bernos has started distributing emergency aid or ayuda to families affected by the 6.4-magnitude earthquake that jolted Abra and Ilocos Norte on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Abra Rep. Ching Bernos (center) inspects a building after the Tuesday earthquake in Abra. (Photo from Rep....
(PHIVOLCS TWITTER) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has so far recorded over 500 aftershocks following the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck Lagayan, Abra on Oct. 25. As of 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, Phivolcs had detected 528 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging...
(PHIVOLCS WEBSITE) A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck Abra and nearby provinces late Tuesday night, Oct. 25, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). It was initially measured at magnitude 6.7 but was later revised to magnitude 6.4. Phivolcs...
(PHIVOLCS WEBSITE) A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook Eastern Samar and nearby provinces late Monday night, Oct. 24, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake struck 46 kilometers (km) northeast of Mercedes, Eastern Samar at 11:08 p.m. on Monday....
(PHIVOLCS WEBSITE) A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Davao del Sur on Monday morning, Oct. 24, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake struck 16 kilometers (km) southwest of Davao City, Davao del Sur at 10:06 a.m. It said the earthquake was...
Phivolcs’ Main Crater Observation Station IP camera captures a phreatomagmatic burst at Taal Volcano at 9:48 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (SCREENGRAB FROM PHIVOLCS FACEBOOK PAGE) Nineteen “very weak” phreatomagmatic bursts were recorded at Taal Volcano between 8:50 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on...
(PHIVOLCS WEBSITE) A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Davao del Sur on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 19, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake struck 6 kilometers (km) southwest of Matanao, Davao del Sur at 4:05 p.m. It said the earthquake was...
(PHIVOLCS WEBSITE) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 4.6-magnitude earthquake in Eastern Samar on Monday morning, Oct. 17. Phivolcs said the quake struck 10 kilometers (km) southeast of Giporlos, Eastern Samar at 9:57 a.m. It said the earthquake was felt...
There is no existing tsunami threat to the Philippines following the magnitude 6.7 quake that occurred off the coast of Central America, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday evening, Oct. 16. (Phivolcs) The quake was recorded at 8:48 p.m. and it had a...
