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MANILA – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday said airport operations in Eastern Visayas remain normal after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon. In a statement, CAAP said inspections showed no damage to airport facilities, with all affected airports remaining operational. These include Calbayog, Borongan, Catbalogan, Hilongos, Catarman, Guiuan, and Ormoc airports.Borongan Airport, however, is currently experiencing a power outage and is awaiting electricity restoration.CAAP said it immediately deployed Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) units and airport security personnel to conduct inspections and ensure the safety of infrastructure.“CAAP assures the public that all necessary measures have been undertaken to ensure the safety of our airports and personnel. We are also coordinating closely with our airport managers for continuous monitoring, assessment, and the immediate resolution of operational concerns,” CAAP Director General Retired Lt. Gen. Raul del Rosario.According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon.<div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/5/4/magnitude-6-1-quake-jolts-eastern-samar-1431">Magnitude 6.1 quake jolts Eastern Samar</a></div>PHIVOLCS said the quake, which was tectonic in origin, was felt at varying intensities across parts of Eastern Visayas around 2:09 p.m., with the epicenter located nine kilometers (km) northwest of San Julian at depth of 10 km. It also warned of possible aftershocks but said no tsunami threat was expected.Authorities continue to monitor the situation for any damage or disruptions.CAAP said it is coordinating with local government units and other agencies to ensure the continued safety, security, and normal operations of airports, in line with directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday said airport operations in Eastern Visayas remain normal after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday said airport operations in Eastern Visayas remain normal after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon.

CAAP: No airport damage after magnitude 6.1 Eastern Samar quake

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CAAP: No airport damage after magnitude 6.1 Eastern Samar quake

Chalssea Kate Echegoyen,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 04, 2026 04:54 PM PHT

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Updated May 04, 2026 04:55 PM PHT

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