President Marcos has ordered government agencies to act immediately following the strong earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday, June 8. "A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of Sarangani this morning, and a tsunami warning is now in effect across several coastal...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – No casualties and damages were reported in this city from the magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday morning. But Mayor Khymer Olaso suspended classes on all levels and ordered half-day work at local government offices following the earthquake...
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani at 7:37 a.m. on Monday, June 8, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to issue a tsunami warning for several coastal provinces in Mindanao. According to Phivolcs, tsunami waves exceeding one meter...
The Department of Health (DOH) reminded residents to observe proper safety measures before, during, and after an earthquake, following a magnitude-5.3 earthquake shook the Bicol region at 9:57 p.m. on Friday. In an advisory on Saturday, the DOH emphasized the importance of preparedness and...
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Bicol region at 9:57 p.m. on Friday, June 5, with its epicenter traced 15 kilometers southeast of Santo Domingo, Albay, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its Earthquake Information No. 2, Phivolcs said the quake was...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 104 earthquakes from May 27 to June 3 this year with epicenters offshore of Bolinao, Pangasinan. April Grace Caluya Pagud, Bolinao Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office...
BUTUAN CITY – No damages were recorded in Surigao del Sur after two moderate earthquakes struck the town of Bayabas on Sunday evening and early Monday morning, May 25, officials said. The first tremor hit at around 9:19 p.m. on Sunday, located 57 kilometers northeast off the coast of Bayabas,...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported three earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 5.0 to 5.5, that struck Mindanao within 24 hours, including a 5.2-magnitude offshore tremor off Davao Oriental on Monday morning, May 25. The latest quake, measuring magnitude 5.2,...
Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon has recorded a significant increase in seismic activity over the past two days, prompting state volcanologists to warn of a higher likelihood of steam-driven or phreatic eruptions. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, May 20, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and...
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Davao Oriental late Wednesday evening, May 6, and was felt in several areas in northeastern and southeastern Mindanao, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its Earthquake Information No. 2, the tremor was...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified ground presence and security operations in Eastern Samar following the magnitude six earthquake that shook the province on Monday, May 4. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said policemen in Eastern Visayas were immediately deployed to...
TACLOBAN CITY – No major damage has been reported following the magnitude-six earthquake that struck San Julian, Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon, according to initial reports from local authorities. Police Lt. Eduardo Sande, chief of police in San Julian town —the quake’s epicenter— said...
