Philippines earthquake

6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

Philippines Earthquake Update: Earthquake is a common thing in the Philippines, but everyone is afraid of the damage caused by it.

May 04, 2024, 10:38 AM IST

Strong earthquake, intensity recorded at 6.8

Philippines shaken by strong earthquake. Intensity measured at 6.8 on Richter scale

Dec 04, 2023, 08:46 AM IST

30 SEC NEWS: Roofs of two malls collapsed due to earthquake in Philippines

PHILLIPINES Earthquake Breaking: Southern Philippines has been shaken by the earthquake. It is being said that the intensity of the earthquake was 6.7. Two big malls have been damaged by the earthquake.

Nov 18, 2023, 08:30 AM IST

PHILLIPINES EARTHQUAKE Breaking: Southern Philippines shaken by earthquake

PHILLIPINES Earthquake Breaking: Southern Philippines has been shaken by the earthquake. It is being said that the intensity of the earthquake was 6.7. Two big malls have been damaged by the earthquake.

Nov 18, 2023, 07:56 AM IST

Strong earthquake tremors felt in Philippines

Strong tremors have been felt in the Philippines, whose intensity was 7.1 on the Richter scale. So far no information has been received about any damage.

Jul 27, 2022, 10:54 AM IST

Strong earthquake shakes southern Philippines; no tsunami warning issued

The earthquake was felt in nearby cities and provinces in the region, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The USGS said there was a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The US Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami threat. 

Jan 22, 2021, 06:56 AM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 strikes near Davao in Philippines: EMSC

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit central Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, shaking buildings and causing residents to rush from schools and offices. The quake struck 26 km (16 miles) northeast of Tulunan, Cotabato at 9:04 am (0104 GMT), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

There were no were immediate reports of casualties or major damage, but with several aftershocks to be expected, Phivolcs advised residents in affected areas to remain outside the buildings. The earthquake also shook nearby provinces and cities, including Davao City, the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte and among the most populous cities in the country.

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DZMM radio reported that power cables were seen swinging in Davao, while people rushed to open spaces, with some fainting because of fear.
Classes in schools were suspended after the earthquake. It also triggered power cuts in General Santos city, ANC news channel reported. The quake was initially reported as being of 6.7 magnitude by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Earthquakes are common in the Philippines, which is on the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire. On October 16, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck central Mindanao, killing five people and injuring dozens.

Oct 29, 2019, 07:35 AM IST

Eight killed, dozens feared trapped after earthquake hits Philippines

The quake hit 60 km (37 miles) northwest of the capital, Manila, disrupting air, rail and road transport and causing some damage to buildings and infrastructure. 

Apr 22, 2019, 23:21 PM IST