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An earthquake shakes Negros Island as well as nearby areas at around 1:22PM (PhilippineTime) today, November 14, 2012. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports a magnitude 5.6 earthquake. The epicenter is located 4km (2mi) NNW of Linaon, Philippines. View Larger Map   See the report of USGS here: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usc000dsbw#summary The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOLCS) reports separately a 5.8 magnitude quake. There are no reported casualty or incidents of property damage but it can be expected at the minimum. Also, no tsunami alert was raised. Did you feel the tremor? Tell us your experience by commenting.

A strong earthquake with a magnitide of 7.6 (corrected from 7.9) shakes Eastern Visayas area of the Philippines at around 8:47 PM, august 31, 2012. The tremor was felt as far as Davao City. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the quake was located at 135 km East of Sulangan. Because the epicenter is located at the sea, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a warning for Indonesia, Philippines, Belau, Yap, Taiwan, Japan, Guam, N. Marianas, Papua New Guinea A Tsunami Watch is in Effect For Chuuk, Marcus Is., Kosrae, Pohnpei, Marshall Is., Wake Is., Solomon Is., Russia, Nauru. View M7.9 - 135km E of Sulangan, Philippines - 2012-08-31 12:47:35 UTC in a larger map  In Cebu City, the tremor sent thousands on the street. Occupants of high-rise buildings were forced to evacuate as soon as the shaking stopped. According unconfirmed reports, Jones avenue was filled with people in response to the quake. Tsunami Warning for Legazpi, Davao...

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes Mindanao region at around 3:58 PM (Manila Time) according to the record of United States Geological Survey (USGS) . The tremor was felt as far as Visayas region. According to USGS the epicenter of the earthquake is located 25 km (15 miles) NNE of Surigao, Mindanao. View Larger Map The damages and casualties were still unknown as of press time.

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook the Masbate region early this morning. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports that the quake occurred at around 7:06 AM, Tuesday Morning, March 6, 2012. The epicenter is estimated to be 10 km (6 miles) ESE of Masbate. The epicenter of the Masbate  earthquake. View 12.337000, 123.715000 in a larger map Damages and casualties are still not known as of press time. Last month, a  magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Negros region killing more than 50 persons and damaging worth millions of properties.

A magnitude 6.7  earthquake rocked the region of Cebu-Negros Philippines at noon time today ( 11:49:16 AM ,  February 6, 2012 ) according to the report of the United States Geological Survey (USGS ) . The epicenter of the earthquake is located 71 km (44 miles) SSE of Bacolod, Negros, Philippines. View Feb. 6 Visayas Earthquake in a larger map The tremor caused a little panic in Cebu with reports of people collapsing due to frightening situation. Buildings were also vacated immediately as soon as the shaking stopped. No damage or casualty was yet reported. Have you felt the shaking? Share your experience by commenting.

US Geological Services ( USGS ) reported that a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that hit the island of Luzon, Philippines at exactly 01:15:44 AM, Tuesday, July 26, 2011. The location of the epicenter is at 15.07N,120.16E (epicenter), west of Angeles, Pampanga and north of Olongapo City.                                        View Larger Map As of the moment, there was no reported casualties and the extent damage is yet to be determined. Here's the official bulletin from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Siesmology (PHILVOLCS) regarding July 26, 2011 earthquake. http://volcano.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/update_SOEPD/2011_Earthquake_Bulletins/July/2011_0725_1715_B1.htm For those who want further information, here's the contact numbers of  Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Hotline: 926-3225/426-1468/926-2611/927-1095 TO BE UPDATED ...

                           Image via Wikipedia A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Northern  Japan this morning. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 10 km (6 miles) below the surface of the earth and is located off the coast of Aomori prefecture. Consequently, the  Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tsunami warning alert. No damage or casualties has been reported as of the moment. Related articles Strong quake hits northeast Japan, tsunami warning issued (reuters.com)