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…

Mt. Kanlaon seismic activity intensifies, Phivolcs warns of possible eruption

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Alert Level 2 raised over Mt. Kanlaon may be elevated as seismic and volcanic activities intensify, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its latest volcano bulletin issued on…

Kanlaon acts up: Evacuation ordered, classes canceled

Carla Gomez - @inquirerdotnet 09/12/2024

BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines —Residents have been ordered to leave the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) due to the imminent threat posed by the volcano. The orders were given by local governments near Mt. Kanlaon, which…

Phivolcs warns of increased chances of another Kanlaon eruption

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Volcanologists here warned of increasing chances for Mount Kanlaon to erupt. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a warning on Monday, July 15, alerting the public of “increased chances of…

Kanlaon posts 13 volcanic earthquakes in 24 hours, says Phivolcs

Luisa Cabato 07/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Mt. Kanlaon had 13 volcanic earthquakes during the last 24-hour monitoring of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the state seismologist reported Saturday, July 6. Phivolcs also said the volcano discharged 2,578…

Kanlaon Volcano Eruption: LIVE UPDATES

06/10/2024

[UPDATED, June 10] CEBU CITY, Philippines — Here are the latest updates on the eruption of Kanlaon volcano in Negros island in the Visayas. Please refresh this page to get the latest updates on Mt. Kanlaon. Kanlaon…

After Kanlaon eruption, no ash fall, sulfur dioxide flux expected in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The effects of the eruption of Mount Kanlaon in Negros last Monday, June 3, will not directly affect Cebu – for now. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in Central Visayas…

More eruptions expected in Kanlaon as Alert Level 2 raised

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Residents in areas near Mount Kanlaon are advised to keep vigilance as further eruptions may be expected following a phreatic eruption on Monday, June 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)…

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