Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Also known as PHIVOLCS

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) monitors volcanic activities and earthquakes in the Philippines, issuing alerts and evacuation orders when necessary. PHIVOLCS recently downgraded Mt. Kanlaon's alert level, allowing residents to return home after eight months of displacement. The agency also issued tsunami warnings following a strong earthquake in Russia but later cancelled them due to lack of significant sea disturbances.

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Last updated at August 4, 2025.

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PHIVOLCS: No tsunami threat from Russian quake

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) stated on Sunday that there is no threat of a tsunami following a strong earthquake in Russia.
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Mt. Kanlaon alert level downgraded; evacuees return home

Canlaon City and Negros Occidental are preparing measures for the safe return of evacuees who have been staying in shelters since Mt. Kanlaon's eruption last December.
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PPA suspends port ops after tsunami alert

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) suspended port operations in high-risk coastal areas following a tsunami advisory issued after a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Kamchatka, Russia.
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PHIVOLCS cancels tsunami advisory after Kamchatka earthquake

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) cancelled a tsunami advisory on Wednesday after monitoring for potential tsunamis following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Phivolcs issues tsunami warning for Pacific-facing coasts after magnitude 8.7 quake

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas facing the Pacific Ocean following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Russia's coast on Wednesday, July 30.
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Phivolcs downgrades Kanlaon Volcano from Alert Level 3 to 2

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has downgraded Kanlaon Volcano from Alert Level 3 to Level 2 due to a decrease in monitoring parameters.
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Magnitude 5.9 quake off Davao Occidental, followed by magnitude 4.8

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Occidental on Saturday morning at 5:29 a.m., followed by another tremor of magnitude 4.8 at 6:55 a.m.
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Phivolcs issues lahar advisory for Mayon due to Dante, Emong

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a lahar advisory for Mayon Volcano due to Tropical Storm Dante, Severe Tropical Storm Emong, and the southwest monsoon.
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Strong quakes strike off Russia's Kamchatka, Phivolcs rules out tsunami threat for PH

A series of strong earthquakes, including one measuring magnitude 7.4, struck off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia on Sunday afternoon.
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Magnitude 5.8 quake strikes Cagayan, epicenter 14 km NW of Calayan

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Cagayan province at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, with its epicenter located 14 kilometers northwest of Calayan and a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
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