A strong 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck southwest China’s Guangxi region on Monday, killing 2 people, damaging buildings, disrupting transport, and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, according to Chinese authorities.
The quake struck near Liuzhou city in Guangxi at a shallow depth, intensifying tremors across nearby areas, the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC) said.
Residents rushed out of homes, offices and shopping centres as buildings shook for several seconds. Videos shared on Chinese social media showed people gathering in open spaces while emergency sirens sounded in several areas.
Authorities said several buildings developed cracks, while some older structures partially collapsed.
