The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has lifted the tsunami warning issued after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. Phivolcs had initially warned coastal communities in Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Surigao...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the two strong earthquakes that struck Davao Oriental on Friday, Oct. 10, a magnitude 7.4 and a magnitude 6.8, may be considered a “doublet earthquake.” “These are distinct earthquakes in almost the same area, with two (or...
Another strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 jolted Davao Oriental at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor was initially reported as magnitude 6.9. Phivolcs said this earthquake, following a magnitude 7.4 tremor...
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...
Phivolcs A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani at 5:42 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The epicenter was located 55 kilometers southwest of Maitum, Sarangani. Phivolcs said the quake was felt at Intensity IV (moderately...
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas province and surrounding areas on Sunday evening, March 30, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake occurred at 7:49 p.m. with its epicenter located 5 kilometers west of Verde Island, Batangas City. Phivolcs...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a 5.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Davao del Sur on Tuesday morning, March 4. The tremor occurred at 9:42 a.m., with its epicenter 2 kilometers southwest of Matanao, Davao del Sur. Phivolcs said the earthquake...
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck parts of Eastern Visayas at 8:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. The tremor’s epicenter was located 32 kilometers northeast of...
Phivolcs A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Zamboanga del Norte at 11:41 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, just hours after a 5.8-magnitude tremor hit Southern Leyte, based on a report from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The epicenter of the 6.1-magnitude quake was...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 5.8-magnitude earthquake at 7:39 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, in Southern Leyte. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 6 kilometers southeast of San Francisco, Southern Leyte, at a depth of 14 kilometers. It was...
Phivolcs A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro at 6:42 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. Phivolcs initially reported the quake's origin near Calatagan, Batangas, and measured it at magnitude 5.4, but later revised it...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 5.0-magnitude earthquake that struck offshore of Davao Occidental on Monday evening, Jan. 13. The quake, which occurred at 7:41 p.m., had its epicenter 42 kilometers northwest of Balut Island, Sarangani, Davao...
