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 Department of Health (DOH) has mobilized personnel in areas affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on Sept. 30 to provide emergency medical assistance and support local authorities In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 1, DOH said doctors, nurses, and staff from...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lifted its tsunami warning at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, following a strong earthquake offshore of Cebu province. The magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck at 9:59 p.m. on Sept. 30, with an epicenter located 19 kilometers northeast of...
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...
