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…

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…

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