3.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Occidental Mindoro

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhiVolcs) reported that a mild earthquake hits Occidental Mindoro.  The quake recorded a 3.6 magnitude which struck at 7:39 a.m. and was plotted at 13 kilometers southeast of Sablayan town.

Intensity III was felt in Puerto Galera and in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro and Intensity I in Lobo, Batangas.

The quake which was tectonic in origin had a depth of 15 km.

No damage has been reported and no aftershocks are expected.

Strong quake knocks out power, dents bridges in east Visayas, Mindanao

Power was knocked out in some areas in Visayas and Mindanao when the magnitude-7.6 quake that hit Eastern Visayas Friday night, authorities said Saturday.

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Low Magnitude Earthquke Hits Manila

An earthquake was felt in Manila at around 6:30 pm yesterday.  According to Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs), the earthquake has a magnitutude of 5.7 with Tectonic origin.

In a interview television interview with Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum, he said that the people should not panic because the earthquake is not related to Japan's recent earthquake that has a magnitude of  8.9. 

"Siyempre ang paalala lang itong mga lindol na ito ay maliliit pa lamang, kung malalaki dapat paghandaan," further added by Solidum.

As of today, there were no recorded damages to property and cause of death. 

Here are the reported intensities in the different areas in Luzon that felt the earthquake.

Intensity IV - Manila City; Marikina City; Talisay, Batangas; Tagaytay City
Intensity III - Quezon City; Alabang; Makati; Taguig; Malabon; Bacoor, Cavite; Lubang Island;San Jose, Mindoro Occ.; Abra de Ilog;Calapan, Mindoro Occ.
Intensity II - Lucban, Quezon; Plaridel, Bulacan; Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; Baguio City

Volcanic Quakes Recorded Around Mount Bulusan

At least 33 volcanic quakes around restive Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon province were recorded in the last 24 hours from Sunday to Monday morning.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said these 33 quakes accompanied Sunday morning's explosion where Bulusan spewed ash two kilometers from the summit.

"Bulusan Volcano’s seismic network recorded 33 volcanic earthquakes during the past 24-hour observation period. One of the recorded quakes was an explosion type that accompanied the 7:22 a.m. 2-km ash ejection yesterday," Phivolcs said in its Monday bulletin.

It also observed a weak emission of white steam from the volcano’s crater and known thermal vents.

Phivolcs maintained that Alert Level 1, which it declared last Nov. 6, remains in effect over Bulusan Volcano.


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Low Magnitude Earthquake Hits Zambales

At least two quakes rocked Zambales province in northern Philippines before dawn Thursday, one of them measuring magnitude 4, but state seismologists said no damage or casualty was expected.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the first quake was recorded at 2:30 a.m., measuring magnitude 4.

Phivolcs said the epicenter of the first earthquake was traced to 113 km northwest of Iba town in Zambales, and was tectonic in origin, but did not say where the quake was felt.

A second quake measuring magnitude 2.8 was recorded at 5:21 a.m., with the epicenter at 52 km southwest of Iba town.

No damage or aftershock was expected from both quakes, Phivolcs said. — RSJ,

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5.2 Earthquake Felt In Central Luzon Philippines

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook some location of Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon 6:30 pm Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed.

Initial PHIVOLCS experiences point out that the earthquake registered Depth V in Zambales, Depth III in Pasig, Depth II in Malate, and Depth 1 in Clark.

In its web site, Phivolcs mentioned an earthquake additionally took place round 4 35 pm, with the epicenter 44 kilometers of Iba, Zambales.

Dr. Renato Solidum mentioned that they will give more particulars as soon as these arrive.

No damages or casulaties have been reported.

5.3 Quake Felt In Bicol Region

Another earthquake has hit Albay in the Bicol region with a magnitude-4.8 Thursday night after 13 hours of a 5.3 magnitude quake was felt at Intensity IV in the said province.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanologist (Philvolcs) said that the latest tremor occurred at 11:02 p.m. Thursday. The earthquake's epicenter was traced 158 kilometers (km) northeast of Catarman, Northern Samar.

As of press time there were no recorded damages according to Phivolcs. They also said that aftershocks/tremors is to be expected following the quake, that is of tectonic origin.

At 10:02 a.m., Thursday, a magnitude-5.3 earthquake that could have possibly originated from the Philippine Trench also rocked parts of Bicol. The tremor was felt at Intensity IV in Legazpi City and Camalig and Bacacay towns in Albay, and at Intensity III in Viga and Virac towns in Catanduanes.

There were also no damages recorded in the earlier earthquake, situated at 148 km east of Virac, Catanduanes.

The people in the province are advised to take necessary precautions as aftershocks are expected to follow.

Earthquake Shakes Southern Philippines

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook off the southern Philippines on Friday, making objects to shake but causing no damage, the government's seismology office said.

There was no immediate tsunami warning but scientists cautioned there may be aftershocks.

The quake struck at 8:07 am (2307 GMT Thursday) and was centered 32 kilometres (20 miles) south of the southern city of Davao on Mindanano island at a depth of 29 kilometres.

The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where continental plates meet, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.