Phivolcs logs over 6,500 aftershocks after magnitude 7.4 Surigao quake

John Eric Mendoza 12/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Over 6,500 aftershocks were recorded following the Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, state seismologists said on Monday. Of the 6,519 aftershocks recorded, only 61 were felt, ranging from Magnitude 1.2 to 6.6, according…

5.9 magnitude quake strikes near Lubang, Occidental Mindoro

Inquirer.net 12/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines– A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 hit near Lubang, Occidental Mindoro at 4:23 p.m. Tuesday,  December 5, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The earthquake’s epicenter was located at…

EXPLAINER: The series of earthquakes in Mindanao, and why Cebu can feel the tremors

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – There is roughly a 480-kilometer distance between the island of Cebu and Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur, the town closest to the epicenter of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked Mindanao on Saturday, December…

EXPLAINER: Earthquake terms you need to know

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What’s the difference between an earthquake and an aftershock? And what does intensity mean? Following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the eastern portions of Mindanao on December 2, Filipinos have been dealing with…

Another earthquake rattles Surigao del Sur, 2 hours after 6.9 magnitude quake hit the area

Inquirer.net 12/03/2023

A second strong earthquake hit Surigao del Sur, just two and a half hours after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the area. According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near…

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolts Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur, tremors felt in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A strong earthquake struck Surigao del Sur late on Saturday evening, December 2, with tremors felt in Cebu. Saturday’s quake, which occurred at 10:37 p.m., had an intensity of 6.9-magnitude on the Richter…

2 consecutive quakes jolt Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental

Luisa Cabato 11/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Two succeeding earthquakes hit the municipality of Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The first quake occurred at 12:03 p.m. and was recorded…

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Sarangani in Davao Occidental

Luisa Cabato 11/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit waters near Balut Island in Sarangani municipality, Davao Occidental on Wednesday morning, November 22, 2023, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tectonic temblor happened at…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Earthquake rocks Samar, tremors felt in Cebu

CDN Digital 11/20/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, November 20, 2023. Earthquake rocks Samar, tremors felt in Cebu A 5.6-magnitude earthquake rocked several…

Earthquake rocks Samar, tremors felt in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake rocked several parts of the Visayas on Monday, November 20, 2023. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), in its latest earthquake bulletin, said the quake occurred at 12:57…

No tsunami threat after 6.8 quake off Sarangani town – Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 11/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) ruled out the possibility of a tsunami after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit in the waters off Sarangani town in Davao Occidental on Friday. In its…

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake jolts Sarangani on Friday

John Eric Mendoza 11/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines (Updated) — A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked Sarangani in Davao Occidental on Friday, state seismologists said. The tectonic quake occurred 30 kilometers southwest of the said area at 4:14 pm and had a shallow depth…

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