Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has directed all parishes and rectories under the Archdiocese of Cebu to undergo structural assessments following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on the evening of September 30. Through Archdiocesan Chancellor Msgr. Renato Beltran Jr., the...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded more than 300 aftershocks within six hours following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake near Bogo City, Cebu on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30. As of 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, Phivolcs had recorded 379 aftershocks. Of these, 100 were...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, Sept. 19, said residents should brace for aftershocks following the magnitude 5.5 tectonic earthquake that struck off La Union at 3:52 a.m. In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said no structural damage is expected from...
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental on Saturday, June 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Earthquake Information No. 2 bulletin, Phivolcs reported that the tectonic quake occurred at 7:07 a.m....
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that a magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted Sultan Kudarat on Easter Sunday, April 20, shaking several parts of Mindanao and triggering dozens of aftershocks. Phivolcs said the offshore quake struck at 12:11 a.m., with...
Photo of the epicenter of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck offshore of Surigao del Sur on August 3, 2024 (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded over 800 aftershocks following the magnitude 6.8...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded over 400 aftershocks following the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Surigao del Sur on Saturday morning, Aug 3. (Phivolcs) As of 4 p.m., Phivolcs has detected 468 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 1.2 to 6.2...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded over 200 aftershocks following the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Surigao del Sur on Saturday morning, Aug. 3. (Phivolcs) As of 10 a.m., Phivolcs has detected a total of 217 aftershocks, with magnitudes...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 6.2-magnitude offshore aftershock in Surigao del Sur on Saturday, Aug. 3. (Phivolcs) With a depth of focus of two kilometers, Phivolcs reported that the tectonic tremor occurred at 12:20 p.m., 84 kilometers east of...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 5,151 aftershocks following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on Dec. 2. (Phivolcs) The aftershocks have magnitudes ranging from 1.7 to 6.6. Phivolcs said that as of 12 p.m. on Dec. 13,...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday, Dec. 12, said there is a need to continue strengthening houses and buildings constructed years ago to lessen the number of potential casualties from earthquake occurrences. (DOST) "We need to strengthen our building preparedness, and that...
The number of aftershocks from the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur reached 3,098, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday, Dec. 6. (Phivolcs) Phivolcs said 589 of the total aftershocks that had been recorded as of 11 a.m., were...
