Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Triggers Class Suspensions and Building Inspections in Cagayan de Oro
Strong quake prompts class suspensions, building checks in CDO
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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near General Santos City, prompting Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy to suspend classes and order structural inspections of public buildings. The quake was felt at Intensity III in Cagayan de Oro, but no major damage or casualties have been reported.
- 01The earthquake occurred at 7:37 a.m. with an epicenter 32 kilometers southwest of Maasim, General Santos City.
- 02Mayor Rolando Uy suspended classes from kindergarten to elementary levels due to safety concerns.
- 03The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department was tasked with prioritizing inspections of schools and high-rise buildings.
- 04The quake was initially recorded as magnitude 7.0 before being updated to 7.8.
- 05No significant damage or casualties have been reported as local assessments continue.
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Cagayan de Oro City faced disruptions after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck parts of Mindanao early on June 8, 2026. Mayor Rolando Uy announced the suspension of classes from kindergarten to elementary levels to ensure student safety. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the earthquake occurred at 7:37 a.m., with its epicenter located 32 kilometers southwest of Maasim, General Santos City, at a depth of 33 kilometers. Although the quake originated offshore, it was felt at Intensity III in Cagayan de Oro. In a video statement, Mayor Uy emphasized the need for immediate structural inspections of schools and high-rise buildings, especially as the school year commenced. Local authorities are actively assessing the situation, and as of now, no major damage or casualties have been reported.
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The suspension of classes affects the start of the school year for elementary pupils in Cagayan de Oro.
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