In the archipelago nation of the Philippines, seismic activity is a constant concern, and recent statements from experts at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) shed light on the potential for multiple significant earthquakes rather than a single catastrophic event, challenging the conventional notion of a singular “Big One.” Jeffrey Perez, a Supervising … Read more
On April 13, 2024, at 02:26 PM local time, an earthquake struck Balut Island, located in the Davao Occidental province of the Philippines. The seismic event recorded a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale, occurring at a depth of 74 kilometers. The precise coordinates of the earthquake’s epicenter were 02.05°N latitude and 126.56°E longitude, … Read more
On Friday afternoon, the tranquility of the Ilocos region was disrupted by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake, as confirmed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tectonic tremor originated 17 kilometers southwest of Adams, Ilocos Norte, at approximately 3 p.m., sending ripples of concern through the affected areas. At a depth of 8 … Read more
In a seismic event that occurred on Friday morning, January 12, the province of Davao Occidental experienced a magnitude 4.5 earthquake, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). According to the Phivolcs report, the tectonic-origin earthquake took place around 10:05 in the morning. The epicenter was identified at a distance of … Read more
On Tuesday afternoon, December 26, the province of Davao Occidental experienced an unusual event—a sudden ground shake with a magnitude of 4.1. According to the report from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the earthquake had a tectonic origin and occurred at around 2:42 in the afternoon. The epicenter of the quake was … Read more
CAGAYAN, Philippines – On the morning of October 4th, at precisely 11:35 AM, residents of Dalupiri Island in Cagayan and neighboring provinces experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7. Despite the significant tremor, there have been no reported injuries or visible damage at this time. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology … Read more
Phivolcs Records More Than 600 Aftershocks Following the Luzon Earthquake with 6.1 Magnitude PHIVOLCS – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology explained why more than 600 aftershocks followed the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Luzon. Currently, the Filipino populace are watchful over the earthquake incidents. On April 22, 2019, at around 5:00 in the afternoon, … Read more
Southern Leyte Hit by 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake EARTHQUAKE – A quake with a magnitude of 3.4 recently hit Southern Leyte according to the bulletin released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Every country has a government agency that is tasked to record the natural calamities happening in the areas within the nation. … Read more
Pangasinan Hit by 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake EARTHQUAKE – A quake with a magnitude of 3.4 recently hit Ilocos Norte according to the bulletin released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Every country has a government agency that is tasked to record the natural calamities happening in the areas within the nation. They … Read more
Ilocos Norte Hit by 3.0 Magnitude Earthquake EARTHQUAKE – A quake with a magnitude of 3.0 recently hit Ilocos Norte according to the bulletin released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Every country has a government agency that is tasked to record the natural calamities happening in the areas within the nation. … Read more