(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has downgraded the 5.0-magnitude quake that rocked Occidental Mindoro early Wednesday to magnitude 4.9. Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was traced at 13 kilometers (km) northwest of Mamburao, Occidental...
(PHIVOLCS) A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Antique province early Monday morning, Sept. 20, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was traced at 15 kilometers (km) northwest of Valderrama, Antique at around...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has detected a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in Negros Occidental on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 5. Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was traced at 52 kilometers (km) northwest of City of Sipalay, Negros Occidental at...
(PHIVOLCS) A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Bicol Region early Saturday morning, Sept. 4, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was traced at 8 kilometers (km) southeast of Rapu-Rapu, Albay at around 5:23 a.m....
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Biliran on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 2, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs The Phivolcs said the tectonic quake occurred at 3:23 p.m., and had a depth of focus of 5 kilometers (km). Its epicenter was plotted 6 km...
(Taal Volcano emits steam-rich plumes reaching 2,500 meters generated by the active upwelling at its main crater on the evening of Aug. 31, 2021. Footage viewed from the Mt. Macolod and Taal Volcano Observatory (thermal) IP camera stations. (SCREENGRAB FROM PHIVOLCS) Steam-rich plumes up to three...
(PHIVOLCS) A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Wednesday morning, Sept. 1, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was traced at 9 kilometers (km) northeast of Davao City, Davao del Sur at around 6:26 a.m....
Taal Volcano (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continues to detect "increased unrest" at Taal Volcano, based on the 24-hour monitoring of the active volcano in Batangas. In the past 24 hours, Phivolcs on Tuesday, Aug. 31, said Taal...
(PHIVOLCS) There is no threat of a tsunami hitting the Philippines after the occurrence of a 6.5-magnitude earthquake off Kermadec Islands Region in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday morning, Aug. 31. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake occurred at...
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Bongabong town in Oriental Mindoro on Monday night, Aug. 30, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs State seismologists said the tectonic quake occurred at 7:28 p.m., and had a depth of focus of 12 km. Phivolcs earlier...
(PHIVOLCS) A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Agusan del Sur on Sunday evening, Aug. 29, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was traced at 9 kilometers (km) northeast of Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur at around 10:52...
Taal Volcano Observatory's Data Receiving Center (PHIVOLCS) The measurement of sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emitted by Taal Volcano will be temporarily stopped starting Friday, Aug. 27, while the Taal Volcano Observatory (TVO) personnel are undergoing quarantine, said the Philippine Institute of...
