A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in China's southwest region of Guangxi early on Monday killed two and forced more than 7,000 in the city of Liuzhou to evacuate as search and rescue operations continue and authorities warn of transport disruptions. (PICS/ AFP, X)
Updated On: 2026-05-18 01:01 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
There were two confirmed deaths with one still missing, and four people were sent to the hospital, although none of them had life-threatening injuries, CCTV and state news agency Xinhua said
Transportation disruptions were also flagged by railway authorities as they inspected the integrity of rail line infrastructure
Communication and power lines, water and gas supply, and traffic in the affected area were operating normally, state media reported
The earthquake caused 13 buildings to collapse.
