Taal Volcano shows increased seismic activity amid magmatic unrest

Taal Volcano in Batangas recorded a notable increase in seismic activity with 71 volcanic earthquakes and 11 volcanic tremors over the past 24 hours as of May 5.

This surge follows a quieter trend, with 40 quakes and six tremors on May 3, and 36 quakes and five tremors on May 2.

On May 1, 74 earthquakes and four tremors were logged, with tremors lasting two to three minutes.

In April, the volcano registered a total of 283 volcanic earthquakes and 55 tremors.

Phivolcs stated that these seismic events indicate ongoing magmatic activity beneath or near the volcano.

Volcanic earthquakes are generated by magmatic processes or magma-related processes, while volcanic tremors are continuous seismic signals possibly triggered by magma or gas movement.