May 23, 2025

Tag: earthquakes

  • Philippine Ports Authority Reports Minimal Impact from Recent Earthquakes

    MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has reported that the majority of its ports across the country remain operational despite a series of earthquakes that have occurred since Monday. According to a recent situation report, only the Liloan Municipal Port in Southern Leyte has been closed due to significant structural damage caused by a…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • Philippines Averages 30 Earthquakes Daily, Phivolcs Reports

    In the wake of a magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck Southern Leyte, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has reassured the public that the country’s frequent seismic activity is normal. Jeffrey Perez, a supervising science research specialist at Phivolcs, stated that the Philippines experiences an average of 30 earthquakes each day, a phenomenon…

    Written by

    Brian Corpuz

  • Decrease in Offshore Earthquakes Noted in Ilocos Sur, Vigilance Urged

    The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced a reduction in offshore seismic activity in Ilocos Sur during a recent briefing. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol highlighted that the number of earthquakes has significantly dropped, with only one quake recorded in the last 24 hours, a stark contrast to the peak of 70 quakes on…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Decrease in Offshore Earthquakes Noted in Ilocos Sur, Phivolcs Urges Continued Vigilance

    The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced a reduction in offshore seismic activity in Ilocos Sur during a recent briefing. Despite the decline, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol emphasized the importance of staying vigilant against earthquake risks across the Philippines. The number of earthquakes has significantly dropped, with only one recorded in the last…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista