State seismologists continue to detect aftershocks nearly a month after the destructive July 27 magnitude 7.0 northwestern Luzon quake. Aftermath of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake (Photo courtesy of Dugong Elementary School) In an advisory issued as of 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, the Philippine...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 5.0-magnitude earthquake in Surigao del Norte on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17. It was initially measured as a magnitude 5.1 quake but Phivolcs later revised it to magnitude 5.0. Phivolcs said the quake...
(PHIVOLCS) Twenty-eight volcanic tremors and a 2,800-meter-high plume were recorded in Taal Volcano the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Wednesday, Aug. 17, as the restive volcano remained under Alert Level 1. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, Phivolcs...
(PHIVOLCS) Seventeen volcanic earthquakes in Taal Volcano were recorded the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in its bulletin on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Of the 17 volcanic quakes, 15 tremors lasted two to 15 minutes, it said. Phivolcs also observed a...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 4.5-magnitude earthquake in Ilocos Norte Monday afternoon, Aug. 15. Phivolcs said the quake struck 10 kilometers (km) southeast of the municipality of Carasi in the province of Ilocos Norte at 4:19 p.m. The...
The Lipa Archdiocesan Social Action Center (LASAC)has appealed for N-95 masks after the Taal Volcano showed an increased emission of the harmful sulfur dioxide. Photo LASAC FB CBCP News said LASAC said the face masks are intended for residents in areas near the Taal Volcano. Face mask donations may...
Taal Volcano in Batangas (PIXABAY) A 2,100-meter-high steam plume was observed emanating from the Taal Volcano in Batangas the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday, Aug. 14. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, Phivolcs noted the occurrence of a...
(PHIVOLCS) Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said the moderately strong earthquakes felt in various parts of the Philippines on Saturday, Aug. 13 is a “normal” occurrence as the country records around 20 earthquakes daily. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Maguindanao province Saturday afternoon, Aug. 13. It was initially measured as a magnitude 5.8 quake but Phivolcs later revised it to magnitude 5.9. Phivolcs said the quake struck...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Antique province on Saturday noon, Aug. 13. It was initially measured as a magnitude 4.8 quake but Phivolcs later revised it to magnitude 5.1. Phivolcs said the quake struck 20...
Taal Volcano in Batangas (PIXABAY) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday, Aug. 13 said that Taal Volcano had generated six volcanic tremors and a 3,000-meter tall plume in the past 24 hours. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, Phivolcs said the volcanic tremors lasted...
(PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded a 4.4-magnitude earthquake in Leyte province Saturday morning, Aug. 13. Phivolcs said the quake struck 13 kilometers (km) northwest of Merida, Leyte at 6:49 a.m., with a depth of 10 km. It was felt at...
