The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed the eruption of Taal Volcano on Wednesday afternoon. In a brief advisory issued later that day, Phivolcs announced, “Ongoing eruption at Taal Volcano. Details to follow.” No immediate specifics were provided regarding the extent of the eruption or its potential impact. Despite the eruption, the agency … Read more
Magnitude 6.1 earthquakes struck northeast of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes early Wednesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor, which occurred at 5:19 a.m., was tectonic in origin with a depth of 38 kilometers. The earthquake was felt in various parts of the Bicol region, with residents of Irosin, Sorsogon reporting … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has observed significant swelling in the structure of Kanlaon Volcano, indicating a potential magmatic intrusion. This development raises concerns about an increased likelihood of eruptive activity. On Monday, PHIVOLCS highlighted the persistent volcanic earthquake activity and elevated sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions, suggesting that these changes in ground … Read more
On Monday, July 1, 2024, at 1:22 PM, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattled Abuyog in Leyte, Philippines. The tremor’s epicenter was pinpointed at coordinates 10.83°N, 125.44°E, approximately 31 kilometers south of Balangiga in Eastern Samar. This significant seismic event has prompted immediate attention and response from local authorities and residents alike. Shortly after the quake, … Read more
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