Senator "Ramon" Bong Revilla, Jr. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, reminded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to ramp up its inspection and audit of infrastructures throughout the country on the heels of recent earthquakes. "Nitong nakaraang linggo lang ay niyanig tayo ng mga lindol (We...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) allayed public fears on Wednesday, Dec. 6, saying that the subsequent earthquakes were not a prelude to the "Big One." (Phivolcs) Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol clarified that the "Big One" will likely be generated by the West...
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...
A magnitude 5.8 aftershock jolted Surigao del Sur at 9:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, following the magnitude 6.8 Surigao del Sur quake, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). (Phivolcs) The epicenter of the tremor was located 65 kilometers (km) northeast...
A magnitude 5.7 aftershock jolted Surigao del Sur at 5:42 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, following the 6.8-magnitude quake in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur. Phivolcs This is the third aftershock felt at magnitude 5.7 that hit Cagwait, Surigao del Sur in two days since its occurrence. Phivolcs traced its...
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted Occidental Mindoro at 4:23 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.5, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. (Phivolcs) The epicenter of the tremor was traced at 18 kilometers northeast of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro at a depth of 60 km. It was felt at...
Another magnitude 5.7 aftershock was recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) at 8:34 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5. (Phivolcs) Phivolcs said this was an aftershock of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Cagwait, Surigao del Sur on Dec. 4. The epicenter of the...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Tuesday, Dec. 5 that there have been 2,491 aftershocks following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Surigao del Sur on Dec. 2. (Phivolcs) Phivolcs said 469 of the 2,491 aftershocks that had been recorded as of 7 a.m.,...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Dec. 4, recorded 1, 898 aftershocks from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that rocked Surigao del Sur. (Phivolcs) Of the recorded aftershocks as of 1 p.m., Phivolcs said 355 of those were plotted. Meanwhile, 19 aftershocks...
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur at 10:38 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). (Phivolcs) This is an aftershock of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur that occurred early Monday morning, Phivolcs said....
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Dec. 4 said there is no tsunami threat following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that rocked Surigao del Sur. (Phivolcs) The epicenter of the earthquake was located 67 kilometers northeast of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur,...
The number of aftershocks from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Surigao del Sur has risen to 1,692 on Monday morning, Dec. 4, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). (Phivolcs) Of the recorded aftershocks, Phivolcs said 340 were plotted by at least three seismic...
