Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 shakes Mindanao, Philippines
February 10, 2024
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 shakes Mindanao, Philippines
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said, adding it was 10 km deep. The Philippine seismology agency had a different reading, saying it was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake with a…
Philippines: Mayon Volcano spews massive column of smoke
February 5, 2024
Philippines: Mayon Volcano spews massive column of smoke
A phreatic eruption from the Mayon Volcano summit occurred at 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The eruption lasted for about 169 seconds based on the seismic record, PHIVOLCS said. According…