Airport closes after strong quake in Philippines: CAAP

MANILA: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced the temporary suspension of operations at General Santos International Airport following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday.

"Assessments of air navigation facilities, equipment and operational capabilities are currently underway to ensure the continued safety and integrity of airport operations," CAAP said in a public advisory.

A view of a damaged vehicle after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City, the Philippines, on Monday, June 8, 2026. Photo: Xinhua via RSS

Passengers are advised to coordinate with their respective airlines for updates on the status of their flights.

An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 19 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.

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