File photo. Time-lapse footages of a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at the Taal Main Crater at 01:45 PM today, 10 April 2026. This event generated a short 200-meter plume as captured by the Main Crater (VTMC) and Daang Kastila (VTDK) Observation Stations on the western and northern rims, respectively, of the Main Crater. Alert Level 1 remains in effect over Taal Volcano. Screengrab: phivolcs facebook
LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano showed renewed unrest after a rise in volcanic earthquakes over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported (Phivolcs) on Monday, May 4.
In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs recorded 20 volcanic earthquakes—significantly higher than the nine events logged over the previous three days.
READ: Taal Volcano logs two minor eruptions, 48 seismic events in 24 hours
LUCENA CITY — Taal Volcano showed renewed unrest after a rise in volcanic earthquakes over the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported (Phivolcs) on Monday, May 4.
In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs recorded 20 volcanic earthquakes—significantly higher than the nine events logged over the previous three days.
READ: Taal Volcano logs two minor eruptions, 48 seismic events in 24 hours
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The agency also reported “weak” sulfur dioxide emissions at 590 metric tons. No upwelling of hot fluids was observed in the main crater lake on Taal Volcano Island, and no volcanic smog (vog) was detected.
Despite the increased seismic activity, Taal remains under Alert Level 1, indicating low-level unrest.
Authorities reiterated that entry to the volcano island, boating on the lake, and flying near the volcano remain strictly prohibited. /jpv