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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shweta Sharma

Thousands evacuated as 5.2-magnitude earthquake hits China’s southwest

  • A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China's southwest region of Guangxi on Monday morning, resulting in two confirmed deaths and one person missing.
  • More than 7,000 residents were evacuated from Liuzhou city, and 13 buildings collapsed due to the tremor.
  • Four people sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital following the quake.
  • Search and rescue operations involving over 300 personnel and 51 vehicles were launched to locate the missing person and assess damage.
  • While railway services faced potential disruptions for inspections, communication, power, water, and gas supplies remained operational in the affected region.

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