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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits North Cotabato

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:38:00 +0200

A MAGNITUDE 5.6 earthquake hit North Cotabato Tuesday evening, July 9, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The Phivolcs said the quake, initially reported to be magnitude 5.3., was tectonic in origin and occurred at 8:37 p.m.

Moderate earthquake - Mindanao, Philippines - July 9, 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:25:00 +0200

Cotabato - Strong shaking; Lupon - 10 - 15 seconds slowly moving back and forward; Polomolok - Moderate shaking; Kidapawan - Strong shaking; Davao City - Strong shaking; Davao - Strong shaking; Polomolok sout cotabato - Moderate shaking; Digos - Not damaged; Davao Occidental - Moderate shaking;....

Strong earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines - July 9, 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:34:00 +0200

Geosciences, Vol. 9, Pages 300: 3D Numerical Simulation of Hydro-Acoustic Waves Registered during the 2012 Negros-Cebu Earthquake

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:59:00 +0200

Abstract The paper investigates on the hydro-acoustic waves propagation caused by the underwater earthquake, occurred on 6 February 2012, between the Negros and Cebu islands, in the Philippines. Hydro-acoustic waves are pressure waves that propagate at the sound celerity in water.

Indonesia: ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update, 01 – 07 Jul 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:49:00 +0200

REGIONAL SUMMARY: Southwest Monsoon continued to influence atmospheric conditions in the ASEAN region; bringing light to moderate, and at times, heavy rains in the northern portion. This resulted to flooding in some areas in the Philippines. In addition, rains were also enhanced in Central Luzon....

Philippines: PDRRMO wants LGUS to use disaster maps right

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:02:00 +0200

By Rey Anthony H. Chiu. TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol July 6 (PIA)—The national government has spent a lot or resources in coming up with disaster maps to guide people to smartly decide, may this guide local governments in their determination of permit issuances in disaster prone areas, especially on no-build zones.

Tremors felt in and around the valley as 5.2 ML, 4.3 ML earthquakes hit Dhading early on Wednesday

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 13:35:00 +0200

KATHMANDU : Two back-to-back tremors were felt in Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas, coinciding with the eve of fourth anniversary of the massive 2015 Gorkha earthquake, early this morning. The National Seismological Centre said it recorded two tremors of local magnitude 5.2 and 4.

PRRD inaugurates Ormoc Airport Development Project

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 09:33:00 +0200

ORMOC CITY, July 6 (PIA) -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday led the inauguration of the Ormoc Airport Development Project located in Barangay Airport in this city. The project includes the P34 million rehabilitation of the passenger terminal building, expanding its area from 150 square....

Duterte inaugurates upgraded Ormoc Airport

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 07:50:00 +0200

AIRPORT LAUNCH. President Rodrigo R. Duterte arrives at the Ormoc City Airport in Leyte to lead the inauguration of the Ormoc City Airport Development Project on Friday (July 5, 2019). The airport was damaged by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 and a strong earthquake in 2017.

PRRD inaugurates Ormoc Airport Development Project

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:18:00 +0200

(AGENPARL) – Manila (Philippines), sab 06 luglio 2019. ORMOC CITY, July 6 (PIA) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday led the inauguration of the Ormoc Airport Development Project located in Barangay Airport in this city. The project includes the P34 million rehabilitation of the passenger....

Earthquake today: Katla, Etna, Kilauea and Mount St Helens rumble as earthquakes swarm Earthquake today: Katla, Etna, Kilauea and Mount St Helens rumble as earthquakes swarm EARTHQUAKES have caused volcanic activity across the globe over the last 24 hours,...

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:38:00 +0200

Volcanoes throughout the world have felt the repercussions of earthquakes over the last 24 hours, as a rash of activity spread to the most distant corners of the globe. The Katla volcano in Iceland, Mount St Helens in Washington state, Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna on Sicily were among those seeing increased activity.

Philippines: Philippines: Pre-crisis Information Mapping and Consultation for Large Scale Typhoon June 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:33:00 +0200

In support of the medium-to-large scale typhoon contingency plan developed by the Humanitarian Country Team-Inter Cluster Coordination Group (HCT-ICCG), an intensive pre-crisis information mapping and inclusive consultation was conducted in Northern Luzon and Visayas Region from July to November 2018.

Earthquake today: Katla, Etna, Kilauea and Mount St Helens rumble as earthquakes swarm

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:07:00 +0200

5.9-magnitude earthquake rattles Philippines

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:12:00 +0200

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Bohol province in the central Philippines on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 12:59 a.m., hit at a depth of 551 km, 41 km southeast of Lila town. There was no reported casualties or damage, reported Xinhua news agency.

Disaster relief shored up with signing of MOI Jul 02. 2019

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:57:00 +0200

As part of the MOI, DPDHL Group’s Disaster Response Team (DRT) will work on the ground with the Jakarta-based AHA Centre to facilitate the movement of international relief cargo during disaster response scenarios. This includes unloading cargo planes, conducting professional warehousing and....

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes Lila, Bohol

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:55:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Lila, Bohol in the early hours of Tuesday, the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs said that the temblor was of tectonic origin and had a 551-kilometer depth of focus.

Earthquake today: Katla, Etna, Kilauea and Mount St Helens rumble as earthquakes swarm EARTHQUAKES have caused volcanic activity across the globe over the last 24 hours, near some of...

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:22:00 +0200

Volcanoes throughout the world have felt the repercussions of earthquakes over the last 24 hours, as a rash of activity spread to the most distant corners of the globe. The Katla volcano in Iceland, Mount St Helens in California, Kilauea in Hawaii and Etna on Sicily were among those seeing increased activity.

Earthquake latest: Philippines prepares citizens for BIG ONE over Ring of Fire fears THE Philippines is on high alert for a MAJOR earthquake as the country states it is preparing...

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:54:00 +0200

The Philippines sits atop the dreaded Ring of Fire and with a population of 108 millions, a major quake could be devastating for the southeast Asian nation. The Ring of Fire is the largest and most active fault line in the world, stretching from New Zealand, all around the east coast of Asia, over....

Intensity 3 earthquake felt in Cebu City; no damage reported

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 05:21:00 +0200

Ground movement was felt in Cebu City and parts of Cebu province at dawn today, June 30, 2019. /Screen Grab from the Phivolcs Earthquake Information bulletin. CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ground movement was felt in Cebu City and parts of Cebu province while most of us were still asleep at 3 a.m. today, June 30.

Building expert warns vs use of substandard steel in high rises

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 18:34:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines A building expert has warned against the use of substandard construction materials, particularly reinforced steel bars (rebars), that are still being used in high-rise commercial buildings and residential condominiums in key business districts.

Risky rebars used in high-rise condos

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 18:34:00 +0200

With everybody talking of Filipino fishermen being harassed by Chinese intruders in Philippine waters, many other urgent matters of life and death have been pushed away from our notoriously short span of attention. One such subject is the ever-present danger posed by the “Big One,” the killer earthquake of at least magnitude-7.

After Arcilla, Comelec disqualifies Andales’ candidacy in May 2019 elections

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 04:24:00 +0200

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has affirmed the decision of the Comelec Second Division to cancel the Certificate of Candidacy of reelected Cebu City Councilor Sisinio Andales. In a decision promulgated on Thursday, June 27, 2019, the en banc denied the motion....

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake shakes Eastern Samar

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:28:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 3.0 earthquake shook parts of Eastern Samar Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs reported that the temblor struck 22 kilometers (km) northeast of Lawaan, Eastern Samar at 5:26a.

Architecture and natural disasters

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 01:04:00 +0200

The quality of construction could spell life or death during natural disasters. The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) has stressed the importance of having the right professional in building vertical structures. This after recent earthquakes hit the country and damaged some provinces near Metro Manila.

Imagine the Big One striking now

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 01:04:00 +0200

MAURO GIA SAMONTE. First of 2 parts IT sounded ominous, the remark of the Philsports driver who took me home from an interview with Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez that early evening: “Sobra na talaga ang init natin ngayon. Parang nanggagaling na sa ilalim.” (Heat is too intense these days.

Strong quake recorded in Indonesia's Banda Sea, no tsunami

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:42:00 +0200

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- A strong earthquake struck Monday, June 24, in Indonesia's Banda Sea, but authorities said there is no tsunami threat. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.3 quake was centered 208 kilometers (129 miles) below the earth's surface.

China: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (18 - 24 June 2019)

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:44:00 +0200

PHILIPPINES. Heavy rainfall has been affecting Maguindanao Province since 6 June, resulting in flooding in Datu Salibo, Sultan Sa Barongis and Datu Piang municipalities. At least 45,000 people have been displaced and an assessment of the number of affected people in Datu Piang is ongoing.

IMPRESIBO alang sa mga evaluator ang gipakitang training sa mga rescuer, responders nga Camiguinon...

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:23:00 +0200

IMPRESIBO alang sa mga evaluator ang gipakitang training sa mga rescuer, responders nga Camiguinon atol sa 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill niadtong adlawng Huwebes nga gipahigayon sa lungsod sa Mambajao, probinsya sa Camiguin. Gipakita sa mga aktor ug aktres nga mga responder sa....

Philippines: Quake drill tests capacity of students, teachers in Paoay

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 04:52:00 +0200

By Ma. Joreina Therese A. Blanco Published on June 21, 2019. PAOAY, Ilocos Norte, June 21 (PIA) -- With the aim to educate every student and teacher on disaster preparedness, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Resiliency Council (PDRRMRC) led the 2nd National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill at Paoay National High School on June 20.

Philippines: Mountain Province hosts Cordillera’s 2nd Quarter NSED

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 03:35:00 +0200

By Carlito C. Dar Published on June 22, 2019. BONTOC Mountain Province, June 21 (PIA) - - The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has partnered with the provincial local government and the DRRM Council of Mountain Province as host of the 2nd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on Thursday.

Dignified management of the dead: ASEAN Member States lay import on first responders’ role

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:54:00 +0200

Jakarta (AHA Centre / BNPB / ICRC) – A regional seminar on dignified management of the dead in disaster situations drew attention to the need to train first responders in proper identification of the victims. Held on 20–21 June, the meeting was co-organized by the International Committee of the Red....

Indonesia: Dignified management of the dead: ASEAN Member States lay import on first responders’ role

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:03:00 +0200

On This Day, June 21: Typhoon Fengshen capsizes ferry, killing hundreds

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:18:00 +0200

In 1964, Ku Klux Klan members killed three civil rights activists -- James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner -- and hid their bodies in unmarked graves. An informer led the FBI to the three men's graves 44 days later. In 1972, Hurricane Agnes hit the eastern U.S. seaboard, killing 118 people over a seven-state area.

Philippines: DSWD to provide emergency shelter assistance to quake survivors

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 04:30:00 +0200

By Marie Joy L. Simpao-Carbungco. CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, June 20 (PIA) -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to provide Emergency Shelter Assistance to families severely affected by the April 22 6.1 magnitude earthquake.

IN PHOTOS: Filipinos participate in 2nd nationwide earthquake drill for 2019

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:21:00 +0200

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). IN PHOTOS: Filipinos participate in 2nd nationwide earthquake drill for 2019.

Aqua Planet seeks to break record for largest swimming lesson

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:27:00 +0200

ALMOST 2,000 schoolchildren in Pampanga gathered at the Aqua Planet Thursday, June 20, for a swimming lesson, breaking the water theme park's Guinness World Record last year with only 1,300 participants. BBI Leisure and Resort Development Corporation president Irineo "Bong" Alvaro Jr. said the P2.

Could Canada be a safe haven for climate refugees ?

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:25:00 +0200

Lying in the central Pacific Ocean, the islands of Kiribati look like a tropical paradise. Surrounded by crystal-clear water and coral reefs, with coconut palm and pandanus trees lining the islands, it's straight out of a holiday brochure. On any given day, the temperature hovers around 30 C and rarely drops below 25 C.

Could Canada be a safe haven for climate refugees?

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:06:00 +0200

PDRRMO to act as fourth responder in earthquake drill

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 04:13:00 +0200

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) will act as fourth responders in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) which will be centered in Lapu-Lapu City on Thursday, June 20. Rhee Telen Jr.

Philippines: DOST-PHVOLCS urges public awareness to prepare for “the big one”

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 08:40:00 +0200

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) reminds the public that active faults that have not generated any historical surface-rupturing events have higher potential to generate “The Big One”, which can significantly affect the region and surrounding areas.

APPARENTLY, it’s a big deal, although even that is an understatement.But two years from now, the...

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:19:00 +0200

APPARENTLY, it’s a big deal, although even that is an understatement. But two years from now, the province and the whole country will celebrate 500 years of Roman Catholicism. The Archdiocese of Cebu has not wasted its time. It has asked the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)....

Saving body and soul

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:19:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines — Before the April 22 earthquake, the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo on June 15, 1991, and the subsequent lahar flows until 1995 were the most recent disasters that the Archdiocese of San Fernando (ASF) had to deal with. The ASF tried to save both tangible and intangible forms of....

Capitol opens P37.8 M warehouse for prepositioning of relief items

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 06:13:00 +0200

Outgoing Governor Hilario Davide III led the inauguration of the Cebu Provincial Central Warehouse on Friday afternoon, June 14. /Photo from the Provincial Information Office. CEBU CITY, Philippines — Disaster relief items and equipment that are scattered in province-owned stockrooms will now be....

Saving monuments of faith, relics of past

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 04:45:00 +0200

But her feeling of relief was soon overtaken by sadness. In her village, the 6.1-magnitude temblor caused the cement covering adobe blocks at Virgen Dolores chapel to crumble. The two side altars fell; statues of saints were strewn on the ground. The chapel’s bell, dated 1834, hung still.

Comelec en banc rules: Arcilla disqualified to run in May 2019 elections

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 05:05:00 +0200

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc affirmed that Cebu City North District Councilor Alvin Arcilla was not qualified to run in the May 2019 elections because he already served three consecutive terms. This decision was an affirmation of the initial ruling of the....

Mild quake recorded off Davao Occidental town

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 05:17:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani, Davao Occidental on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The earthquake was recorded at 8:40 a.m., some 356 kilometers southeast of Sarangani.

Foreign officials meet to discuss disaster management

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:04:00 +0200

High-ranking officials from several Southeast Asian and Pacific countries this week met in Taipei to discuss disaster mitigation. The Solomon Islands — one of Taiwan’s 17 diplomatic allies — sent several officials to a conference at National Taiwan University on Monday.

Philippines quake hits Cebu and Bohol

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:12:00 +0200

An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude has hit the central Philippines, killing at least 20 people, reports say. The US Geological Survey said the quake struck underneath the island of Bohol, in a region popular with tourists. People were killed as buildings and markets collapsed in Bohol and nearby Cebu province.

Philippines Bride among 13 killed in Philippine truck... The dump truck was carrying 53 passengers and was going down the... READ MORE

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 07:08:00 +0200

The dump truck was carrying 53 passengers and was going down the highway when it lost control. He landed himself in a legal soup after the video went viral. It's one of the two Islamic holidays celebrated in the country. Ministry of Foreign Affairs is looking into the matter and will reveal investigation results.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.3 sacude las islas Kermadec de Nueva Zelanda

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:14:00 +0200

Un especialista señala la gráfica de un sismógrafo en el que aparece registrado un terremoto de 6,1 en el Instituto de Vulcanología y Sismología de Filipinas (Phivolcs) en Quezñon (Filipinas). EFE/Archivo Sídney (Australia). Un terremoto de magnitud 6.

Datos curiosos que quizás no sabías

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:16:00 +0200

Los datos curiosos que seguro no sabías o ni te imaginabas. Estos increíbles datos te enseñarán cosas que no sabías o ignorabas por completo. . Te dejo estas curiosidades interesantes que te dejarán con la boca abierta. Datos curiosos Filipinas es el único país del mundo donde es ilegal divorciarse .

Moderate earthquake - Mindanao, Philippines - July 9, 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:55:00 +0200

Malaybalay - 10 seconds then 5 seconds; Makilala - So alarming. On and off shaking and we also felt vibrations from the floor. I hope and pray it will be gone soon. Lets continue praying for our safety. ⯑ Tacurong City - Probably less than a minute of continuous shaking. No apparent damage has been noted yet.

Enslaved Filipina, 83, free at last, enjoying independence

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:25:00 +0200

Lugasan was rescued earlier last year in Northridge, California, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC). Lugasan was identified as a potential victim of abuse when she collapsed in a hospital after not being able to rest or eat for days while watching over her employer, Benedicta Cox.

Quake shakes North Cotabato anew

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 05:31:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolted Makilala, North Cotabato Wednesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The earthquake was the latest aftershock, as of posting time, after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook the same municipality Tuesday night, according to Phivolcs.

Catap: Promoting a culture of disaster preparedness in schools

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:48:00 +0200

ACCORDING to the 2012 United Nations (UN) World Disaster Report, the Philippines is among the top three most disaster-prone countries in the world. With an average of 20 typhoons entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in a year, five of these are often devastating.

MMDA sets Metro Manila Shake drill at 4 a.m. on July 27

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:14:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines Metro Manila Development Authority General Manager Jojo Garcia on Thursday announced that the annual earthquake in Metro Manila, dubbed MM Shake Drill, is scheduled at 4 a.m. of July 27, Saturday. Garcia said that they intentionally slated the earthquake drill at 4 in the morning this year so that the public can participate.

MMDA sets dawn ‘shake drill’

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 19:09:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines In a bid to prepare residents for a strong earthquake hitting the metropolis, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to hold its fifth “shake drill” at 4 a.m. on July 27, an official said yesterday. MMDA general manager Jojo Garcia said they decided to hold....

Philippines: Hazard assessment at your fingertips

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:28:00 +0200

In commemoration of the 1990 M7.8 Luzon Earthquake, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) will launch on July 16, 2019 at PHIVOLCS Auditorium, Quezon City the “HazardHunterPH” to help people prepare not just for earthquake, but also volcanic and hydro-meteorological hazards.

Strong earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines - July 9, 2019

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:49:00 +0200

Local relief group uses storytelling to help kids (and adults) heal from trauma

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 21:32:00 +0200

Roshan Khatri was managing a 40-bed hospital in Nepal when the ground began to shake. It was April 25, 2015, and he was just beginning to feel the effects of a devastating earthquake that killed nearly 9,000 people and injured over 21,000. As the hospital began to crumble, his staff scrambled for safety.

REUTERS - EARTHQUAKE OF 6.0 MAGNITUDE STRIKES NORTHERN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES -USGS

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:13:00 +0200

EARTHQUAKE OF 6.0 MAGNITUDE STRIKES NORTHERN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES -USGS. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. EARTHQUAKE OF 6.0 MAGNITUDE STRIKES NORTHERN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES -USGS Connect with Us Newsroom; Administration; TV production; Subscriptions © Copyright NAMPA Friday 12th of July 2019 11:13:35 PM.

BREAKING: Horror earthquake strikes Philippines - thousands affected on Mindanao island

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:34:00 +0200

The EMSC Twitter account reports the earthquake struck 175km (109miles) north east of the city of Cagayan de Oro. The city is in the northern part of the Mindanao island, the second largest in the country. The magnitude of 5.8 is in the top of the moderate king with damage to some buildings and can be felt by everyone in the vicinity.

REUTERS - Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines -USGS

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:12:00 +0200

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines -USGS. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. July 13 (Reuters) - An earthquake measured at a verified magnitude of 5.8 struck northern Mindanao in the Philippines archipelago early on Saturday local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said (USGS).

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 00:46:00 +0200

People gather near debris which collapsed and blocked a road after a quake hit Pampanga province, in the Philippines on April 22, 2019, in this photo obtained from social media. (Reuters) An earthquake measured at a verified magnitude of 5.8 struck northern Mindanao in the Philippines archipelago....

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 01:28:00 +0200

An earthquake measured at a verified magnitude of 5.8 struck northern Mindanao in the Philippines archipelago early on Saturday local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said (USGS), reports. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. There was also no tsunami warning from the....

Registrado un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 en el sur de Filipinas

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 04:17:00 +0200

MADRID, 12 (EUROPA PRESS) Un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 en la escala abierta de Richter ha sacudido a primera hora de este sábado la isla de Mindanao, ubicada en el sur de Filipinas, sin que por el momento haya informaciones sobre víctimas. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) ha indicado....

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northern Mindanao, Philippines: USGS

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 04:56:00 +0200

MANILA (REUTERS) - An earthquake measured at a verified magnitude of 5.8 struck northern Mindanao in the Philippines archipelago early on Saturday (July 13) local time, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Horror earthquake strikes Philippines - thousands affected on Mindanao island A EARTHQUAKE has of magnitude 5.8 has struck The Philippines according to seismologists.

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:16:00 +0200

The EMSC Twitter account reports the earthquake struck 175km (109miles) north east of the city of Cagayan de Oro. The city is in the northern part of the Mindanao island, the second largest in the country. The magnitude of 5.8 is in the top of the moderate ranking with damage to some buildings and can be felt by everyone in the vicinity.

5.5-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 08:58:00 +0200

earthquake. A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province in southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 4:42 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of five km, nine km southeast of Carrascal town.

1st LD Writethru: At least 25 injured in 5.5-magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:08:00 +0200

MANILA, July 13 (Xinhua) -- At least 25 people were injured and several houses, churches and buildings were damaged when a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province in southern Philippines early on Saturday, a government disaster report said.

At least 25 injured in 5.5-magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:29:00 +0200

25 injured in Philippines earthquake

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 11:02:00 +0200

Amman, July 13 (Petra)-- At least 25 people were injured, early Saturday, and several houses, churches and buildings were damaged when a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province in Philippines, police said . The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake, which struck at 4.

Philippine earthquake injures 25, damages 2 churches

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:10:00 +0200

MANILA, Philippines - Officials say a moderately strong earthquake struck in the southern Philippines as people slept before dawn, injuring at least 25 villagers and damaging several houses, two churches, a public market and a fire station. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says the magnitude 5.

Magnitude 5.5 quake strikes Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:23:00 +0200

An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude has struck northern Mindanao in the south of the Philippines, injuring 25 people and causing damage to several houses, buildings and infrastructure, Philippine authorities say. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which was initially reported as being of 5.

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Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:18:00 +0200

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Earthquake terrifies residents in southern Philippines

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:04:00 +0200

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao in the south of the Philippines early on Saturday, Philippine authorities said. Over 50 people were reportedly injured and a number of buildings damaged by the quake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which was initially reported as being of 5.