A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China's southwestern Guangxi region on Monday morning, resulting in two confirmed fatalities and one person reported missing. The tremor prompted the evacuation of more than 7,000 residents from Liuzhou city, where 13 buildings collapsed. Four individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Rescue Operations Underway
Search and rescue efforts involving over 300 personnel and 51 vehicles have been deployed to locate the missing individual and assess the extent of structural damage. Authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety of affected residents and to restore normalcy in the impacted areas.
Infrastructure Status
While railway services faced potential disruptions due to necessary safety inspections, other critical infrastructure such as communication networks, power supply, water, and gas systems remained operational throughout the region. Officials are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further incidents.
The earthquake serves as a reminder of the seismic activity prevalent in the region, and emergency response teams remain on high alert to address any aftershocks or secondary hazards.
