MANILA — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted parts of Luzon including Metro Manila on Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

The epicenter of the tectonic quake struck 2 km. northeast of Castillejos, Zambales at around 5.11 p.m.

It had a depth of 21 km.

The quake was reported in San Felipe, Zambales and areas of Metro Manila.

Phivolcs said aftershocks and damages are expected from the 5.7 quake. 

Ma. Cristina Arayata /PNA – northboundasia.com </s> (3rd UPDATE) Phivolcs warns that aftershocks and damage are expected following the earthquake on Monday, April 22

MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked parts of Luzon at 5:11 pm on Monday, April 22.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) revised the magnitude upwards, after initially pegging the earthquake at magnitude 5.7.

In a bulletin, Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was located in Castillejos, Zambales.

The following intensities were recorded:

Phivolcs warned that aftershocks and damage are expected. – Rappler.com </s> The hashtags #earthquake and #quakePH quickly trend on Twitter a few minutes after the earthquake, whose epicenter was located in Castillejos, Zambales

MANILA, Philippines – On Monday, April 22, the same day the world celebrated Earth Day 2019, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked parts of Luzon island in the Philippines.

Netizens quickly turned to social media to report their situation and the damage brought by the strong earthquake to their areas.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology revised the magnitude upwards, after initially pegging the earthquake at magnitude 5.7. In a bulletin, Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake was in Castillejos, Zambales.

As of posting, #earthquake and #quakePH are among the trending topics on Twitter Philippines.

Check out the tweets from netizens:

Tremors were felt in several parts of Luzon. Phivolcs said aftershocks were expected after the quake. – Rappler.com </s> The death toll from the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Philippines' on Monday (local time) has risen to nine.

According to the and (Phivolcs), the earthquake was detected at a depth of 12 km, with an epicenter located about 18 km northeast of Castillejos town in the western part of Luzon Island, reported

The quake has since been followed by more than 400 aftershocks.

The is prone to because of its geographical positioning. The country lies along the "Pacific Ring of Fire", an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the basin of the </s> A reading from a daily Bible reflection guide for Catholics made the rounds on social media following the magnitude 6.1 earthquake that rocked Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

The epicenter was recorded at Castillejos, Zambales at around 5:11 p.m. on April 22, but cities within the National Capital Region and some provinces felt the intensity that toppled some structures, particularly in Pampanga.

Minutes after the earthquake struck, a picture was shared on Facebook in which a daily reading of “Didache 2019” went viral for its message that alarmed some social media users.

Some said that it was only a “coincidence” while others claimed that it served as a “warning.”

The reading for that day was titled “The Big One” and it featured the reflection of Joel Saludares, a lay preacher of the Light of Jesus Family, a Catholic community.

“With the scare about the big earthquake that may come and hit Metro Manila, I am wondering why skyscrapers continue to rise,” he wrote.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) previously warned residents living within or near the West Valley Fault to prepare for a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that might occur within our lifetime.

However, it did not consider the 6.1 earthquake on April 22 a major one associated with the fault.

“This is definitely not a major earthquake,” PHIVOLCS Director Renato Solidum said in an interview.

A Facebook page that supports the Kerygma Family also shared the same viral reading that was posted by the Facebook user.

“Didache 2019” is published by Kerygma Books, the publication arm of the Kerygma Family that is a community of people who supports each other’s growth through daily Bible readings and reflections.

It is headed by Bo Sanchez, a Catholic lay preacher who is also one of the founders of the Light of Jesus Family. </s> LEGAZPI CITY — A 6.5-magnitude earthquake jolted the provinces of Catanduanes, Masbate, Albay, and Sorsogon on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

No tsunami warning alert was issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

The earthquake of tectonic origin was felt in Catanduanes, Masbate City, Masbate, Sorsogon, Naga City and in this city at intensity 4.

According to Phivolcs, the earthquake occurred at about 1:37 p.m. with a magnitude of 6.5 at the Richter scale and its epicenter is in San Julian, Eastern Samar.

Ed Laguerta, Phivolcs resident volcanologist, said instruments located the earthquake at 11.78 degrees north, 125.28 degrees east, 19 kilometers north of San Julian, Eastern Samar with depth of 23 kilometers.

Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Bicol regional director Claudio Yucot urged all Local Disaster Risk Reduction Centers to provide initial situation reports of the incident in their respective localities. Connie Calipay /PNA – northboundasia.com </s> An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale struck Philippines' Eastern province on Tuesday, the second temblor within 24 hours of a 6.1-magnitude quake that killed nine people in Luzon Island, authorities said.

The and (Phivolcs) said Tuesday's earthquake, which struck at 1.37 p.m., hit at a depth of 63 km, about 19 km northwest of San Julian town, reports

The temblor was felt in a number of central and northern Philippine cities, including Tacloban in province, Catbalogan in Samar, and Masbate, Legazpi and in the Bicol region,.

According to media reports, people scrambled out of buildings and houses following the earthquake.

No casualties and damages have been reported yet.

The Phivolcs said the quake was tectonic in origin and aftershocks are expected.

The Monday evening temblor also injured more than 80 people. </s> The epicenter of the Visayas earthquake on Tuesday, April 23, is located in Eastern Samar

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck parts of the Visayas at 1:37 pm on Tuesday, April 23.

In a bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the epicenter of the earthquake was located in Eastern Samar.

Intensity V was felt in Tacloban City, Leyte, and in Catbalogan City, Samar.

Phivolcs warned that damage and aftershocks are expected.

The Visayas earthquake hit just a day after a magnitude 6.1 tremor rocked parts of Luzon, causing deaths, injuries, and damage. – Rappler.com </s> (UPDATED) The quake's epicenter was located just northeast of Albuera, Leyte, with a depth of focus at just 5 kilometers below ground, Phivolcs says

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) – Two persons died in Ormoc City after a shallow magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Leyte on Wednesday morning, August 23.

The quake's epicenter was located just northeast of Albuera, Leyte, with a depth of focus at just 5 kilometers below ground, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in its bulletin.

Intensity V was felt in Ormoc City and Albuera town; Intensity IV in Pastrana town; and Intensity III in Palo and Tacloban City, the agency said.

Ormoc City Administrator Vince Emnas told Rappler that resident Maria Colasito, 51 years old, of Barangay Naungan died due to a head injury after falling. Meanwhile, Rosita Baloro, a 70-year-old resident of Barangay San Jose, died after suffering a heart attack.

Around 56 houses in Brgy Altavista in the city were slightly damaged because of the earthquake, as reported by barangay chairperson Myrna Mangle.

There are no damage expected, but aftershocks are expected, Phivolcs added. – with reports from Jazmin Bonifacio / Rappler.com
According to PHIVOLCS, the epicenter of the earthquake is located 18 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of Castillejos, Zambales. PHIVOLCS originally records the earthquake, which is tectonic in origin, at magnitude 5.7, but later upgrades it to 6.1.