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)…

Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Leyte

Pia Piquero 05/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has rattled Leyte, Philippines, on the early evening of Friday, May 3. According to the data released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the seismic activity…

Taal Volcano shows increased sulfuric gas emission says Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 02/20/2024

 MANILA, Philippines – State volcanologists on Monday logged an increase in the volcanic sulfur dioxide or (SO2) gas emission from Taal Volcano. A total of 14,211 tons/day of SO2 gas emission was recorded from the crater, according to the Philippine Institute…

Phivolcs: Magnitude 5.9 quake rocks Agusan del Sur

Adrian Parungao 02/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Agusan del Sur around Saturday noon, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake was located…

Magnitude 4.3 quake hits Eastern Samar

Adrian Parungao 01/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Eastern Samar early Saturday morning, the state seismology bureau said. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the earthquake was located east of…

Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hits off south Philippines, says USGS

Agence France Presse 01/09/2024

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean early Tuesday off the coast of the Philippines, the US Geological Survey said. The quake did not trigger a tsunami alert, according to the US Tsunami Warning System…

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