May 23, 2025

Tag: earthquake

  • Aid for Earthquake Victims in Southern Leyte Includes Shelter and Water

    In the aftermath of the January 23, 2025 earthquake that struck San Francisco town in Southern Leyte with a magnitude of 5.8, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced plans to provide shelter assistance to the most affected families. The local government has been directed to assess the damage to homes to determine which…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • Aid for Shelter and Water to Quake Victims in Southern Leyte

    In the aftermath of the January 23, 2025 earthquake that struck San Francisco town in Southern Leyte with a magnitude of 5.8, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced plans to provide shelter assistance to the affected families. The initiative comes as a response to the significant damage reported in the area, with the…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Earthquake in Southern Leyte Damages Over 300 Classrooms

    A magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck Southern Leyte on January 23, 2025, has resulted in significant damage to educational infrastructure, affecting 324 classrooms across the region. The Department of Education (DepEd) regional office in Tacloban City reported the extent of the damage on January 28. The earthquake caused visible cracks in classrooms, such as those…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar

  • Southern Leyte Residents Urged to Steer Clear of Landslide-Prone Areas Post-Earthquake

    In the wake of a significant 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on January 23, 2025, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has issued a stern warning to the residents of Southern Leyte. The advisory, released on Monday, highlights the dangers of six specific locations in the province that have been compromised by landslides…

    Written by

    Homer Pangilinan

  • Earthquake-Induced Damage Restricts Traffic on Key Southern Leyte Bridge

    Following a significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on January 23, 2025, the Liloan Bridge in Southern Leyte, a crucial link between Luzon and Mindanao, has been subjected to stringent load restrictions by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The earthquake caused a noticeable gap in the bridge’s steel expansion joint, leading to the…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • 5.4 Earthquake Rattles Zamboanga del Norte, No Major Damage Reported

    A 5.4 magnitude earthquake, initially reported as a 6.1, struck Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tectonic quake occurred at 11:41 a.m., centered 5 kilometers southeast of Siocon, at a depth of 43 kilometers. The tremor was felt across various regions, with Intensity V reported…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol

  • 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Zamboanga del Norte, No Major Damage Reported

    A 5.4 magnitude earthquake, initially reported as a 6.1, jolted Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tectonic event occurred at 11:41 a.m., centered 5 kilometers southeast of Siocon, at a depth of 43 kilometers. The quake was felt with varying intensities across the region. In…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol

  • Southern Leyte Halts Classes After 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake

    In the wake of a significant 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, several local government units have decided to suspend classes. The earthquake, which occurred at 7:39 a.m., was centered 10.01 km southeast of San Francisco and at a depth of 14 km. The decision to halt educational activities was made…

    Written by

    Sasha Roxas-Meehan

  • 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Leyte, Philippines

    A significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Southern Leyte, Philippines, on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 7:39 a.m., centered 10.01 kilometers southeast of San Francisco, at a depth of 14 kilometers. The quake was strongly felt in San Francisco with an intensity of…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Southern Leyte, Philippines

    A significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 shook Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 7:39 a.m., centered 10.01 kilometers southeast of San Francisco, at a depth of 14 kilometers. The quake was strongly felt in San Francisco with an intensity of VI,…

    Written by

    Miko Alvarez