Mayon Volcano (Manila Bulletin File Photo) A social media post claiming that Mayon Volcano has erupted is false, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). “Report and help stop the spread of this click-bait post!” it said. Phivolcs reiterated that there has been no...
Kanlaon Volcano (Screenshot from Phivolcs) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) observed a significant increase in sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions at Kanlaon Volcano, which reached a record-high level on Tuesday, Aug. 13. In an advisory released at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday,...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Kanlaon Volcano’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions averaged 4,839 tons per day on Saturday, Aug. 10, marking the third highest level this year and the fourth highest since gas monitoring began. In its advisory issued at 11:30...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) did not detect a tsunami threat to the country following a strong earthquake that struck the Sea of Okhotsk on Saturday, Aug. 10. (Phivolcs) In an advisory, Phivolcs stated that a magnitude 6.8 quake hit the Sea of Okhotsk, which is...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said it had not detected a tsunami threat to the country after a strong earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan on Thursday, Aug. 8. Phivolcs said the 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southwesternmost island at 3:42 p.m. “No...
Phivolcs The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 5.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Davao Oriental at 1:39 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Phivolcs said the tremor, which occurred at a shallow depth of 1 kilometer, was an aftershock of the magnitude 6.8 quake that...
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) on Saturday, Aug. 3, reported that three earthquakes were recorded at Taal Volcano in Batangas. Taal Volcano (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In its 24-hour monitoring, Phivolcs noted increased activity at Taal Volcano...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Surigao del Sur on Saturday, Aug. 3. (Phivolcs / Manila Bulletin) In an advisory, Phivolcs said the earthquake was felt at 6:22 a.m. It hit 66 kilometers north of...
