Provinces of Sultan Kudarat and Zamboanga Del Norte was jolted by two mild earthquakes early this morning, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs reported that the first 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at 3:29 a.m tracing the epicenter at 40 kilometers northwest of Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat. Also in Phivolcs’ bulletin, the first … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed that a 6.2 earthquake struck just off Catanduanes on Monday night. The undersea tremor hit 92 kilometers northeast of Virac, Catanduanes at 11:13 PM. Phivolcs noted that the earthquake was shallow and tectonic in origin, but the agency released some intensities in the areas affected by … Read more
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLS) released a Tsunami Alert in the Philippines after a 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Solomon Islands in the Pacific. The Solomon Island earthquake struck at around 9:12 AM (PST), the agency relayed the Tsunami Alert to different branches of government especially in the eastern seaboard of the … Read more
Eastern Samar was hit by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on Thursday morning according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The epicenter of the earthquake was located at 138 kilometers northeast of Guiuan and occured at around 8:43 AM. Here are the different intensities felt in the following areas: Intensity V – Mercedes, … Read more
A mid-afternoon quake jolts the cities of Japan. According to Japan Meteorological Agency hit at 2:28 P.M. (local time). It was measured an intensity of 4 on the Japanese scale of 7 in many locations in downtown Tokyo, Miyagi, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Chiba, Saitama and Kanagawa prefectures. The strong earthquake has a preliminary magnitude at … Read more
At around 7:47 PM local time the southern city of Mexico was hit a strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake killing at least two people and made the residents as far as Mexico City startling. The earthquake hit the city of Guerero in southern Mexico. U.S. Geological Survey an the state media had confirmed that tremor – … Read more
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake had hit the area of Western Visayas on Tuesday at exactly 4:47 a.m. based on the reports released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology also known as the Phivolcs. There were no reports issued regarding any damages or injuries caused by the recent tectonic movements. However, some after effects … Read more
Four months after the magnitude 6.3 quake hitting Christchurch, New Zealand, two more tremors struck the island making residents worry and be on fear. The earthquake striking New Zealand last February had been the cause of death of 181 people. Further, properties and buildings have been devastated also including the Christchurch Cathedral. The first tremor … Read more
Tsunami alert was raised after the magnitude 7.1 quake had shaken Japan once again . The said quake’s epicenter was traced near Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture. Due to the latest tremor, three persons were reported dead. And the shaking was badly felt in Japan. The latest earthquake struck just before midnight on Thursday, at a depth … Read more
TOKYO, Japan (UPDATE) – The most horrible disaster brought by quake and fire hits Japan. The largest quake struck Japan on Friday that triggers a 10-meter tsunami and was able to sweep away almost everything including cars, buildings, boats, and tons of debris miles inland. Fire was also burning out of control. The 8.9 magnitude … Read more