Moderate 4.8 quake hits near Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines

2022-06-02T14:30+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 4.8 quake in the Philippines near Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Caraga, only 16 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early evening on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022, at 7:55 pm local time at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 31 km northeast of Tandag, Philippines, on Thursday, Jun 2, 2022 at 7:55 pm (GMT +8)

2022-06-02T14:30+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 4.8 quake in the Philippines near Tandag, Surigao del Sur, Caraga, only 16 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early evening on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022, at 7:55 pm local time at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Ministry slams Chinese ‘harassment’ 2022-06-02 SHADOWING VESSEL: The actions of the Chinese coast guard jeopardized regional security and contravened the UN convention that allows research, the ministry said The shadowing of a Taiwanese research vessel carrying Philippine researchers by Chinese....

2022-06-01T18:17+0200taipeitimes (en)

The shadowing of a Taiwanese research vessel carrying Philippine researchers by Chinese coast guard vessels earlier this year contravened a UN convention, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. At the time, the R/V Legend was in the South China Sea carrying out a research project sponsored....

Capitol revives plans on tearing down condemned Palace of Justice

2022-06-01T09:32+0200inquirer (en)

For takeover? The Palace of Justice has been cordoned off after it sustained major damage during the Oct. 15, 2013 magnitude 7.2 earthquake. Gov. Davide wants to repair the building and utilize it for more provincial government offices now that the Cebu City courts have transferred to the Qimonda building in the North Reclamation Area.

The importance of community-based disaster risk reduction and management

2022-05-31T16:44+0200manilastandard-ph (en)

It is why a community-based disaster risk reduction and management plan ( CBDRRMP ) is essential. It places the responsibility of being prepared for calamities and other emergencies on the community as a whole, ensuring that organizations, households, and individuals can work together in making....

WEEKLY DISASTER UPDATE 23 – 29 May 2022

2022-05-30T22:24+0200ahacentre (en)

REGIONAL SUMMARY: For the twenty-first week of 2022, a total of 30 disasters (24 floods, 2 landslides, 2 storms, and 2 wind-related) affected the region. Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam have reportedly been affected. Heavy rainfall, strong wind, high tide in the coastal area, and....

Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.1 just reported 120 km southeast of Hirara, Japan

2022-05-30T22:11+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 14 minutes ago, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Hirara, Miyakojima Shi, Okinawa, Japan. The tremor was recorded early morning on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022, at 4:55 am local time, at a shallow depth of 10 km below the surface. The event was filed by the German Research Centre for....

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes near Pondaguitan, Davao Oriental, Davao, Philippines

2022-05-30T22:11+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Pondaguitan, Davao Oriental, Davao, Philippines , was reported only 19 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide.

Light mag. 4.4 earthquake - Philippine Sea, 182 km southeast of Digos, Philippines, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 3:29 am (GMT +8)

2022-05-30T22:11+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Pondaguitan, Davao Oriental, Davao, Philippines , was reported only 19 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide.

ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 21 (23 – 29 May 2022) – Indonesia

2022-05-30T13:09+0200wingsenvironmental (en)

For the twenty-first week of 2022, a total of 30 disasters (24 floods, 2 landslides, 2 storms, and 2 wind-related) affected the region. Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam have reportedly been affected. Heavy rainfall, strong wind, high tide in the coastal area, and overflowing of rivers....

ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 21 (23 – 29 May 2022)

2022-05-30T12:15+0200reliefWeb (en)

REGIONAL SUMMARY: For the twenty-first week of 2022, a total of 30 disasters (24 floods, 2 landslides, 2 storms, and 2 wind-related) affected the region. Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam have reportedly been affected. Heavy rainfall, strong wind, high tide in the coastal area, and....

Moderate tremor of magnitude 4.2 just reported 13 km northwest of Bais City, Philippines

2022-05-29T23:54+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Bais City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines , was reported only 22 minutes ago by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in this part of the world.

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Philippines: 012 Km N 75° W of City Of Bais (Negros Oriental) on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 4:59 am (GMT +8)

2022-05-29T23:22+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Bais City, Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines , was reported only 22 minutes ago by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in this part of the world.

The importance of community-based disaster risk reduction and management

2022-05-29T03:06+0200mb-com-ph (en)

A person’s safety during calamities is mainly dependent on their community’s disaster preparedness. No matter how ready they are for all possible catastrophic scenarios, every bit of preparation can go down the drain if their community cannot respond effectively to such events. Flooding brought about by Typhoon Ondoy 2009.