Increased seismic activity and lava flows observed at Mayon volcano, Philippines
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported a significant rise in both seismic activity and lava effusion at Mayon Volcano on October 21, 2023.
Strong and shallow M5.9 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines
A strong earthquake registered by PHIVOLCS as M6.2 hit Mindanao, Philippines at 18:58 UTC on October 19, 2023 (02:58 LT, October 20). The agency is reporting a depth of 5 km (3.1 miles). USGS is reporting M5.9 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
Strong M6.4 earthquake hits near the coast of Mindanao, Philippines
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.4 hit near the coast of Mindanao, Philippines at 11:21 UTC on October 4, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 121.7 km (76 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Alert Level 3 over Mayon volcano, hazardous eruption within weeks or even days still possible, Philippines
PHIVOLCS maintains Alert Level 3 over the Mayon volcano, which means that it is currently in a relatively high level of unrest, and hazardous eruption within weeks or even days could still be possible.
Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Babuyan Islands, Philippines
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit near Dalupiri Island, Babuyan Islands Region, Philippines at 11:03 UTC on September 12, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 41.3 km (25.6 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 37 km (22.9 miles).
Typhoon “Doksuri” slams China with record rains after lashing Taiwan and leaving 41 dead in the Philippines
Typhoon Doksuri, which struck the Philippines, Taiwan, and China from July 26 to 29, 2023, resulted in significant damage, displacements, and fatalities. The storm left 41 dead in the Philippines before lashing Taiwan and making landfall in mainland China, causing widespread evacuations, record-breaking rainfall, and severe economic losses.
Super Typhoon “Doksuri” moves through the Luzon Strait, heads toward southern China
Typhoon “Doksuri” — known as Egay in the Philippines — intensified into a super typhoon on Wednesday, July 25, 2023, having reached a maximum sustained wind speed of 240 km/h (150 mph) — the equivalent of a category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic.
Two phreatic bursts at Taal volcano in Batangas Province, Philippines
The Taal Volcano in Batangas Province, Philippines, experienced two phreatic bursts in 24 hours to 21:00 UTC on June 29, 2023, as well as 9 volcanic earthquakes and 5 volcanic tremors. Alert Level 1 is in effect; entry into Taal Volcano Island PDZ is forbidden.
Mayon volcano eruption disrupts lives of over 22 000 students, Philippines
The eruption of Mayon Volcano has severely affected the mental and physical well-being of over 22,000 students in Albay, who were compelled to evacuate their homes, according to an announcement by Save the Children Philippines on June 24, 2023.
Destructive tornado strikes San Fernando, Philippines
A destructive tornado swept through two villages in Bacolor town, near San Fernando in Pampanga, Philippines, at approximately 17:30 LT on June 22, 2023, causing significant damage and injuring one person. This is the first ever reported tornado to hit Pampanga.