CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga—The death toll from the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that hit parts of Luzon on Monday rose to 15 as rescuers scramble to find the missing persons believed…
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Senator condoles with families of earthquake victims
MANILA — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday offered condolences to the families of those killed in the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that jolted parts of Luzon Monday. “Ako ay lubos na nakikidalamhati…
6.5-magnitude quake hits Bicol region
LEGAZPI CITY — A 6.5-magnitude earthquake jolted the provinces of Catanduanes, Masbate, Albay, and Sorsogon on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. No tsunami warning alert…
9 schools damaged by 6.1 quake in Luzon
MANILA — A total of nine schools were damaged by the 6.1 magnitude earthquake, which hit several parts of Luzon on Monday, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported. In a partial…
Quake-damaged EAC building in Manila not safe for occupancy: DPWH
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday asked occupants of the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) building in Manila to vacate, following the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that…
Luzon grid in red , yellow alerts after quake hits
MANILA — The Luzon grid was placed under red alert from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and yellow alert from 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. -10 p.m. Tuesday following…
Pampanga town declares state of calamity due to quake
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga—The municipality of Porac in this province on Monday night declared a state of calamity following the fatalities and damages caused by the powerful earthquake that…
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Pangasinan
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A magnitude 5.5 jolted the province of Pangasinan on Wednesday according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, Phivolcs…
Indonesian earthquake death toll rises to 1,424
JAKARTA — The death toll from the recent earthquake that hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island has risen to 1,424, while 113 people are still missing, Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management Spokesman…
Magnitude 5.2 quake jolts Batangas, Metro Manila
MANILA — A magnitude 5.2 quake of tectonic origin jolted Batangas Tuesday at around 12:25 p.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Based on its report issued at…
3 dead, over 10 injured as 6.1-magnitude quake rocks western Japan
TOKYO — Three people have been confirmed dead, including a nine-year-old girl, and more than 10 others have been injured as a result of a powerful earthquake that struck Osaka prefecture…
Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake rocks Papua New Guinea
SYDNEY — A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck 96 kilometers south-west of Mendi in the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey reported on Monday. The earthquake,…
Magnitude 4.7 quake jolts Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake rattled Ilocos Norte residents 12:59 p.m. Tuesday, state seismologists said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tremor — with…
Death toll in Iran-Iraq border quake rises to 207
EHRAN — At least 207 people died in a huge 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the Iran-Iraq border area on Sunday, Tasnim news agency reported on Monday. The quake which centered…
129 dead as magnitude 7.3 quake hits Iran-Iraq border
TEHRAN — A huge earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude struck near the Iran-Iraq border area on Sunday, killing 129 and injuring over thousands, according to Iran’s official media Monday. The quake’s epicenter…
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake jolts La Union
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A magnitude 4.0 jolted the province of La Union on Thursday according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin,…
Magnitude 5.1 quake destroys houses in Leyte
TACLOBAN CITY– A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Albuera, Leyte Wednesday morning, damaging several houses, local authorities reported. The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that at least 56 houses were slightly damaged in…
5.9-magnitude quake hits Sarangani
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked Sarangani province and its neighboring areas on Saturday morning but no casualty or damage has been reported. A report released by…
Mt. Sinabung erupts, causes earthquakes
MEDAN, N. Sumatra — Mt. Sinabung, located in Karo district, North Sumatra province, Thursday erupted at 7.20 a.m. local time, causing 386 seconds of tectonic earthquakes in some nearby areas.…
Gov’t urged to declare entire Eastern Visayas under state of calamity
MANILA — Two lawmakers from Eastern Visayas on Wednesday urged the government to declare a state of calamity in the entire region after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Leyte last…