M 4.8 in Philippines on 05 May 2024 19:08 UTC

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Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - 128 km north of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos, Philippines, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 07:56 pm (Universal Time time)

2024-05-07T22:30+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Claveria , a town with 11,000 inhabitants in the Philippines , in 99 km (61 mi) distance southeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there. Several smaller towns and villages are located closer to....

MMC eyes adjusting mall hours to ease Metro traffic

2024-05-07T18:08+0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines With the scheduled rehabilitation of bridges and flyovers along EDSA and other major thoroughfares, a proposal to adjust mall hours is being studied by the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to help ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region. The proposed mall schedule is from 10 or 11 a.

Weak mag. 3.9 earthquake - Mindanao, Philippines, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 01:48 pm (Universal Time time)

2024-05-07T16:14+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 793 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi): Mag. 7 or higher: 0.03 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 31.3 years) Mag. 6 or higher: 0.46 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 2.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes near Koronadal, South Cotabato, Soccsksargen, Philippines

2024-05-07T15:55+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 5.1 quake in the Philippines near Koronadal, South Cotabato, Soccsksargen, only 29 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the evening on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at 9:12 pm local time at a moderately shallow depth of 49.3 km.

Moderate mag. 5.1 earthquake - Celebes Sea, 88 km south of Koronadal, South Cotabato, Soccsksargen, Philippines, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 09:12 pm (GMT +8)

2024-05-07T15:37+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is General Santos City , a city with more than 680,000 inhabitants in the Philippines , in 69 km (43 mi) distance northeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there.

Significant Volcanic Eruptions 4360 BC to AD 2023 Poster

2024-05-07T15:10+0200ngdc (en)

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Earthquake today: a tremor was recorded in the municipality of Buenavista in Córdoba

2024-05-07T13:17+0200breakinglatest (en)

The Colombian Geological Service registered a new earthquake in the country. (Infobae/Jovani Pérez) An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred on May 6 in the municipality of Buenavista, which is located in the department of Córdoba, according to information released by the Colombian Geological Service (SGC).

Magnitude 4.9 quake strikes off Hernani, Eastern Samar

2024-05-07T12:16+0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off Hernani, Eastern Samar, on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The temblor occurred at 4:02 p.m. and was located 43 kilometers (km) northeast of Hernani.

Moderate mag. 5.0 earthquake - 72 km east of Panalanoy, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 08:03 am (Universal Time time)

2024-05-07T10:29+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Tacloban City , a city with more than 240,000 inhabitants in the Philippines , in 76 km (47 mi) distance west of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there. Several smaller towns and villages are located....

Earthquake Survey Reveals Largest Tectonic Activities This Year; How Is the Strength of Tremors Measured?

2024-05-07T08:01+0200sciencetimes (en)

Hundreds of earthquakes occur worldwide every day. However, most are rarely felt since they are only of magnitude two or smaller. Only the notable ones, usually of magnitude six or higher, can damage populated areas. Earthquake Map. Recently, seismic experts have meticulously mapped out the most....

Loreto: 4.7 magnitude earthquake recorded in Alto Amazonas

2024-05-06T15:46+0200breakinglatest (en)

Peru is one of the Latin American countries where earthquakes are constantly recorded. (EFE) The National Seismological Center (Censis) of the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) recorded a magnitude 4.7 tremor this Sunday, May 5, with the epicenter in the city of Lagunas, in the province of Alto Amazonas in the department of Loreto.

Earthquake Map Shows Biggest Global Tremors in 2024 So Far

2024-05-06T12:04+0200newsweek-USA (en)

Earthquakes occur several hundred times a day, every day, all over the globe. But most are only of a magnitude 2 or smaller, and rarely felt. It is only the notable earthquakes, usually of a magnitude 6 or higher, that become destructive to populated areas.

Light mag. 4.1 earthquake - Philippines: 084 km N 74° W of Dalupiri Island (Calayan) (Cagayan) on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10:18 am (GMT +8)

2024-05-06T04:41+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Pagudpud , a town with 4,900 inhabitants in the Philippines , in 92 km (57 mi) distance southeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced very weak shaking there. In the capital of the , Manila, 528 km (328 mi) away....

Earthquake in Philippines: 6.0-Magnitude Offshore Quake Hits Leyte Province in Central Philippines

2024-05-06T02:37+0200latestly (en)

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Moderate mag. 5.0 earthquake - 28 km west of Baguio City, Benguet, Cordillera, Philippines, on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 03:08 am (GMT +8)

2024-05-05T21:20+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Baguio City , a city with more than 270,000 inhabitants in the Philippines , in 28 km (17 mi) distance east of the epicenter. People likely experienced light shaking there. Several smaller towns and villages are located....

Earthquake in Philippines: Quake of 6.0 Magnitude on Richter Scale Shakes Leyte Province

2024-05-05T17:08+0200latestly (en)

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Le discours de l’ancien ambassadeur des États-Unis en Europe lors du Forum international de l’Association de coopération économique Asie-Pacifique – Politique – Free Times e-Newsletter

2024-05-05T13:01+0200nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

Le discours de l’ancien ambassadeur des États-Unis en Europe lors du Forum international de l’Association de coopération économique Asie-Pacifique – Politique – Free Times e-Newsletter Le Forum international Asie-Pacifique sera lancé demain. (Tiré du site officiel de l’Association Yajian) 05/05/2024 17:54.

Philippines : Un séisme offshore de magnitude 5,7 se produit dans le golfe de Leyte vers 18 h 16 le 3 mai.

2024-05-05T07:09+0200nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5,7 s’est produit dans le golfe de Leyte vers 18 h 16 le 3 mai. L’épicentre était à environ 28 km (17 miles) au sud-sud-ouest de Balangiga, dans la province orientale de Samar. La secousse s’est produite à une profondeur d’environ 39 km (24 miles), et des....

Un séisme de magnitude 6,0 frappe les Philippines

2024-05-05T05:45+0200nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

Manille: Un tremblement de terre en mer d’une magnitude préliminaire de 6,0 a secoué la province de Leyte, dans le centre des Philippines , a annoncé l’Institut philippin de volcanologie et de sismologie. L’institut a indiqué vendredi que le séisme, survenu à 18h16 heure locale, s’est produit à une....

Light mag. 4.2 earthquake - 69 km southeast of Mati, Davao Oriental, Davao, Philippines, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 10:12 am (GMT +8)

2024-05-05T04:39+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 926 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi): Mag. 8 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 41.7 years) Mag. 7 or higher: 0.12 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 8.

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