Tag: Leyte
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Magnitude 6.0 Quake Hits Near Bogo City, Cebu: Aftershocks Expected and Safety Tips
Overview: A 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Near Bogo City, Cebu Early this morning, at 1:06 a.m., a magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled the region near Bogo City, Cebu. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed the tremor and quickly issued guidance for residents and local authorities. While no casualties have been reported so far, the…
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Magnitude 6.0 Quake Shakes Cebu Near Bogo City, PHIVOLCS Warns of Aftershocks
Overview of the Event A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Bogo City in Cebu early in the morning, at approximately 1:06 a.m., according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor was widely felt across parts of the Visayas, with the strongest shaking recorded as Intensity V in Villaba, Leyte. Several areas,…
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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the Philippines – 31 Dead
Overview of the 6.9 Magnitude Quake A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the moment magnitude scale struck the central Philippines yesterday, with the epicenter reported in the Leyte region. The US or local seismology agencies put the quake at a shallow depth of about 10.4 kilometers, a combination that can amplify ground shaking. The Philippines…
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Devastating 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Leyte, Philippines
Overview A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the moment magnitude struck central Philippines yesterday, rattling homes and offices across a wide swath of the archipelago. The disaster prompted a brief tsunami warning that was later lifted as officials said the risk of significant waves had subsided. The quake’s shallow depth and its location beneath Leyte…
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Devastating 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Leyte-Manila Corridor
Overview: A 6.9–Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Philippines A powerful 6.9‑magnitude earthquake shook the central Philippines yesterday, with the epicenter reported near the Leyte region at a shallow depth of about 10.4 kilometers. The tremor was widely felt across several islands, including Leyte, Samar, and parts of Luzon, reaching Manila and neighboring metropolitan areas with noticeable…
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Philippines Quakes Shake Islands: Temple Collapse
Overview of the Seismic Event In a rapid sequence of strong earthquakes, the Philippines was rattled within minutes by multiple tremors. U.S. Geological Survey data show magnitudes of 6.9, 7.0, and 7.0 on the Richter scale. The initial quake’s epicenter was reported to be about 11 kilometers from Calape town in Bohol province, with subsequent…
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Aftershocks in the Philippines: Cebu and Bohol Hit by Powerful Earthquakes
Three powerful quakes rock central Philippines In what authorities described as a rare sequence, a trio of strong earthquakes struck the central Philippines within minutes, jolting millions and prompting emergency precautions. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported magnitudes of 6.9, 7.0, and 7.0 for the three events. The quakes’ epicenter was estimated around 11…
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Celebrating Pinoy Excellence: Dr. Ea Kristine Tulin-Escueta’s Return
A Proud Moment for the Philippines House Speaker Martin Romualdez recently celebrated the remarkable achievement of Dr. Ea Kristine Clarisse Tulin-Escueta, a talented scientist from Leyte, who has returned home after completing her prestigious fellowship at Harvard University. This moment not only highlights the excellence of Filipino scientists but also underscores the importance of sharing…