A 4.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Sarangani at around 8:10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). (Phivolcs) Phivolcs said the earthquake struck at a depth of 21 kilometers (km) beneath the epicenter, which was 27 km southwest of Maitum,...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Nov. 13 said the Mayon Volcano Network has recorded continuous increase in seismic activity in Mayon Volcano over the last 24 hours. (Niño Luces/Manila Bulletin) Phivolcs reported an increase in recorded volcanic tremors...
Taal Volcano (Juan Carlo de Vela / Manila Bulletin) Despite the highest recorded sulfur dioxide emission from Taal Volcano this year, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said there is no need to raise the active volcano’s alert status just yet. “Hindi pa kailangang...
As simultaneous drills were conducted nationwide, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Nov. 9, reminded the public there is "no reliable technology" that could predict the exact time, date, and location of an earthquake. Phivolcs / Manila Bulletin ...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Nov. 9, announced that Taal Volcano has registered its highest sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission in 2023. Taal Volcano (Manila Bulletin File) "This is the highest recorded SO2 emission from Taal for the year," Philvolcs said...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Wednesday, Nov. 8 that there is "no tsunami threat" to the Philippines after the magnitude-6.9 quake that struck Indonesia’s Banda Sea. (Phivolcs) The earthquake with a depth of 10 kilometers occurred at 12:53 p.m., said...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in Eastern Samar on Thursday, Nov. 2. (Phivolcs / Manila Bulletin) Phivolcs said the quake's epicenter was located 76 kilometers northeast of Hernani town. It was recorded at 2:50 p.m. with a...
(Mayon Volcano / ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Based on Phivolcs’ Mayon Volcano summary of 24-hour observation from 5 a.m. on Nov. 1 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, a total of 187 volcanic earthquakes were recorded. These activities include 179 volcanic tremors, each lasting from one to...
The Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday, Oct. 31 said there is no tsunami threat to the country after the magnitude 6.6 quakes near the coast of Central Chile. Photo credit to Phivolcs Phivolcs said the earthquake occurred at 8:34 p.m. at a depth of 20...
BUTUAN CITY – A magnitude-4.1 earthquake rattled Surigao del Sur on Friday morning, October 20. AN earthquake hit Surigao del Sur on Friday, October 20, and its epicenter was located northeast of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology...
Phivolcs A 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocked Davao de Oro province early Friday morning, Oct. 20, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the earthquake, which struck at 2:58 a.m., had its epicenter 35 kilometers (km) southeast of New Bataan, Davao de...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Oct. 16 said there is "no tsunami threat" to the Philippines after the magnitude 6.7 earthquake in Alaska. Photo credit to Phivolcs The quake had a depth of 253 kilometers, Phivolcs said. Phivolcs explained that the quake...
