A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s southern Guangxi region early Monday, leaving two people dead, one person missing, and several buildings destroyed.
According to Chinese state media, the quake occurred around 12:21 a.m. in Liuzhou City, Guangxi. Authorities confirmed that a 63-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman lost their lives in the disaster.
Search and rescue operations were still ongoing as emergency teams continued efforts to locate a missing resident trapped in the affected area.
State broadcaster CCTV reported that at least 13 buildings collapsed following the tremor, while more than 7,000 residents were evacuated to safer locations.
Videos shared by local media showed frightened residents rushing out of high-rise buildings shortly after the earthquake struck. Other footage captured rescue workers and sniffer dogs searching through piles of debris for possible survivors.
Emergency personnel equipped with helmets and heavy machinery were also seen clearing rubble from damaged structures.
China frequently experiences earthquakes due to its geographical location. Earlier this year, a powerful earthquake in the Tibet region claimed at least 126 lives and destroyed thousands of buildings.
The latest incident has again raised concerns about disaster preparedness and infrastructure safety in earthquake-prone areas.
