Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake in China's Guangxi Region Causes Evacuations and Building Collapses
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Guangxi region in southwest China, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and the evacuation of over 7,000 residents from the city of Liuzhou. The earthquake, which occurred early on Monday, led to the collapse of thirteen buildings. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with one person still missing and four others hospitalized, though none with life-threatening injuries. Despite the structural damage, communication, power, water, and gas supplies, as well as traffic, remain operational. However, transportation disruptions have been reported as railway authorities inspect the integrity of rail line infrastructure.