Myanmar and Thailand Hit by a Devastating Earthquake MASSIVE TREMOR – A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, claiming nearly 150 lives and injuring hundreds. The 7.7-magnitude quake, followed by a strong aftershock, caused severe destruction, including collapsed buildings, damaged roads, and fallen bridges. A tall building under construction in Bangkok also collapsed, … Read more
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake in Davao del Sur Momentarily Disrupts Wedding of a Lovely Couple A lovely couple was stunned as a magnitude 5.4 earthquake shook their wedding in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. On Tuesday morning (March 4, 2025), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Matanao, Davao … Read more
Aftermath of the Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake in Southern Leyte SOUTHERN LEYTE – A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Southern Leyte on the morning of January 23, 2025, causing strong tremors across several provinces in the Visayas region. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the earthquake occurred at 7:39 a.m., with its epicenter … Read more
No Filipino Casualties In 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake In Taiwan Says DMW TAIWAN EARTHQUAKE – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs said there have been no reports of Filipinos being killed or injured following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Taiwan. On April 3, Taiwan was struck by a 7.4 magnitude … Read more
Details about the Earthquake that hit Papua New Guinea w/ 7.2 Magnitude Tremor EARTHQUAKE – A 7.2 magnitude quake hit New Guinea in Papua New Guinea region according to European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). Experts across the globe agree that earthquakes are the natural events that can hardly be predicted accurately – or even impossible … Read more
Senator Imee Marcos: “Mga antique bell towers ng Bantay [Ilocos Sur] at Laoag nasira, pati Sarrat [at iba pa]. Heritage houses sira, iba natumba.” SENATOR IMEE MARCOS — The senator said that several heritage houses, bell towers, and main roads in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur were damaged after a magnitude 7 quake rock Abra. … Read more
Malacañang: “[Pres. Marcos] will make an inspection of the disaster areas as soon as he is given the all clear” MALACAÑANG — On Wednesday, the Palace announced that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will visit earthquake-hit Abra once an “all clear” signal is given. In a press briefing, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said that the … Read more
PHIVOLCS Logs 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Part of Sorsogon EARTHQUAKE – PHIVOLCS recorded a 4.1 magnitude quake in Donsol, Sorsogon early today, February 21, 2022. Natural occurrences can hardly be predicted that is why there are drills conducted in different institutions, schools, and offices so the people will know what to do in case they … Read more
Details about the 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Near Tokyo, Japan EARTHQUAKE – A 4.8 magnitude quake rocked the prefecture of Yamanashi which is near Tokyo in Japan. Among the unpredictable natural occurrences are earthquakes – the shaking of the ground due to the movements happening in the crust of the Earth or because of volcanic action. … Read more
PHIVOLCS: Earthquake w/ 2.9 Magnitude Hits Surigao del Sur EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded a 2.9 magnitude quake in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur today, August 1. In the Philippines, the agency tasked with recording and monitoring natural occurrences like earthquakes is the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. It … Read more