Kanlaon Volcano: 978 tons of sulfur dioxide emitted, Alert Level 3 stays

Mary Joy Salcedo 05/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Some 978 tons of sulfur dioxide have been released by Kanlaon Volcano in the past 24 hours. That is according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Alert Level 3 remains hoisted in…

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts Davao Del Norte

Faith Argosino 05/19/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Davao Del Norte province on Monday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its latest bulletin, Phivolcs said the quake specifically rocked the municipality…

Increased seismicity observed in Kanlaon Volcano

Ma. Cristina Arayata 05/12/2025

MANILA – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported an increase in Kanlaon Volcano’s seismic activity on Monday. Seventy-two volcanic earthquakes were recorded from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. Their magnitudes ranged from 0.3 to 3.1,…

Phivolcs logs minor phreatic eruption at Taal Volcano

Faith Argosino 02/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Taal Volcano had a minor phreatic eruption on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday. Based on its report, Phivolcs said the minor eruption generated a 900-meter plume and…

Kanlaon: Phivolcs reports ashfall, sulfuric smell after ash emission

Dianne Sampang 02/16/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Ashfall and sulfuric smell were reported in nearby areas after an ash emission occurred from the crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In a…

Kanlaon Volcano emits ashes 3 times on Jan. 25

Dianne Sampang 01/25/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Three ash emissions were observed from the crater of Kanlaon Volcano on Saturday morning, generating plumes that drifted to the west and southwest, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The…

Mt. Kanlaon eruption: LIVE UPDATES

CDN Digital 12/25/2024

(UPDATED, DEC. 25, 6 :40 a.m.) Here are 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…

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…

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…

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