Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks Negros, tremors felt in Cebu

Jessa Ngojo, Morexette Marie Erram 12/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Negros island on Tuesday afternoon, December 17, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The epicenter of the quake was recorded two kilometers northeast of Hinoba-An town…

Mt. Kanlaon eruption: LIVE UPDATES

12/13/2024

(UPDATED, DEC. 13, 8:25 a.m.) Here is the latest updates on the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in the island of Negros in the Visayas. Bookmark this page and refresh to get the latest updates on the status…

Phivolcs detects 11 tremors in Taal Volcano – Phivolcs

Delfin Mallari Jr. 12/10/2024

LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano in Batangas province continues to exhibit volcanic activity, with 11 tremors detected over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Tuesday. The volcanic tremors, lasting between one and…

Mt. Kanlaon erupts

Morexette Marie Erram 12/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mt. Kanlaon, one of the country’s most active volcanoes, erupted on Monday, December 9, 2024. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the eruption began at 3:03 p.m. and resulted in…

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolts Ilocos Norte

Leilanie Adriano 12/04/2024

LAOAG CITY – A magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook northern Luzon at 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Located four kilometers northwest of Bangui, Ilocos Norte, the earthquake was tectonic in origin with a depth of 10 kilometers,…

Phivolcs: Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 12/03/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the summit crater of the Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental emitted ash anew on Tuesday afternoon. Phivolcs said that the  ash emission occurred from…

5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Tarlac City; aftershocks expected

Dianne Sampang 11/28/2024

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Tarlac City on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In an advisory, Phivolcs reported that the tectonic earthquake occurred east of Tarlac City at 5:58 a.m. on…

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts Surigao del Norte town – Phivolcs

Dianne Sampang 11/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Burgos town in Surigao del Norte on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said that the earthquake was located…

Kanlaon: Phivolcs records more ash emissions; eruption possible

Jason Sigale 11/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded 28 more ash emissions or “ashing” events at Kanlaon Volcano and warned that increased ash discharge may lead to “eruptive unrest.” In an advisory on…

Kanlaon’s sulfur dioxide emission up; alert level 2 stays – Phivolcs

Zacarian Sarao 11/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island emitted 5,177 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO2) on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Monday. Based on Phivolcs latest advisory, the SO2 emission on Sunday,…

Mt. Kanlaon spews ash on Sunday

Carla Gomez 11/03/2024

BACOLOD CITY — Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental emitted ash on Sunday afternoon, November 3. Mari-Andylene Quintia, resident volcanologist at the Mt. Kanlaon Observatory, said the “ashing” event was observed at 4:36 p.m. and they had not received…

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolts Davao de Oro town – Phivolcs

Jason Sigales 11/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was felt in Mabini town in Davao de Oro province on Saturday morning, November 2, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the tremor was…

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