^

Nation

Mild quake jolts Agusan del Sur, Ilocos Norte

- Ghio Ong, Helen Flores - The Philippine Star
July 17, 2012 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - A magnitude 3.9 quake shook parts of Agusan del Sur yesterday but there was no report of damage or injury, state seismologists said. 

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tremor struck at 9:57 a.m. with its epicenter traced at seven kilometers southwest of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. 

It was felt at Intensity 3 in Talacogon and Intensity 2 in San Luis, Agusan del Sur.

 A magnitude 3.3 quake was also recorded in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte at 12:49 p.m. yesterday. 

Its epicenter was located at 48 kms northwest of Pagudpud. The quake was not felt, Phivolcs said.         

AGUSAN

DEL

ILOCOS NORTE

PAGUDPUD

PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF VOLCANOLOGY AND SEISMOLOGY

PHIVOLCS

QUAKE

SAN LUIS

TALACOGON

TALACOGON AND INTENSITY
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest

Lawmaker hints at reviving Philippines claim over Sabah

By Delon Porcalla | 16 hours ago
A member of the House of Representatives yesterday hinted at the possibility of reviving the country’s claim over Sabah after the government of Malaysia protested the signing into law of two measures that set...
Nation
fbtw
MMDA enforces holiday traffic measures

MMDA enforces holiday traffic measures

By Ghio Ong | 16 hours ago
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority started enforcing yesterday policies that govern shopping mall hours and road...
Nation
fbtw
DOLE promotes job fair for POGO workers

DOLE promotes job fair for POGO workers

By Rhodina Villanueva | 16 hours ago
The Department of Labor and Employment announced 10,000 employment opportunities for workers affected by the ban on Philippine...
Nation
fbtw

ACT condemns police surveillance

By Neil Jayson Servallos | 16 hours ago
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers has condemned the alleged surveillance operations conducted by the Quezon City police at the ACT national office over the weekend.
Nation
fbtw
Lotto 6/58 prize to hit P135 million

Lotto 6/58 prize to hit P135 million

By Rainier Allan Ronda | 16 hours ago
The Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot is estimated to soar to P135 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said y...
Nation
fbtw
Latest
abtest
DOT continues ‘Love the Philippines’ campaign

DOT continues ‘Love the Philippines’ campaign

By Ghio Ong | 16 hours ago
The Department of Tourism continues its campaign to attract more foreign tourists to visit the country, with events organized...
Nation
fbtw
QCPD reports 22-percent drop in crimes

QCPD reports 22-percent drop in crimes

By Mark Ernest Villeza | 16 hours ago
The Quezon City Police District has reported a 22.08-percent decline in eight focus crimes in the city from Oct. 1 to Nov....
Nation
fbtw

Bishop prays for Veloso’s transfer to Philippine jail

By Evelyn Macairan | 16 hours ago
An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is seeking divine intervention for the transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to a Philippine jail.
Nation
fbtw
Poll bet shot dead in South Cotabato

Poll bet shot dead in South Cotabato

By John Unson | 16 hours ago
A vice mayoral candidate was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Tantangan, South Cotabato on Monday.
Nation
fbtw
4 nabbed over stolen car

4 nabbed over stolen car

By Ed Amoroso | 16 hours ago
Four people were arrested for allegedly attempting to sell a stolen vehicle in San Pedro City in this province on Sunday...
Nation
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with