5.2 Magnitude Earthquake in China’s Guangxi Collapses Houses, Displaces 7,000 and Kills Two

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Guangxi early Monday, shaking the Liuzhou region and causing fatalities, structural collapse, transport disruption, and large-scale evacuations, according to official reports.

The quake hit Liunan district of Liuzhou city at around 0:21 a.m. local time , with the epicentre located near Taiyangcun town at a depth of about 8 kilometres , according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. Tremors were felt across multiple nearby cities, triggering panic and emergency response measures.

At least two people were killed and four others injured, with officials confirming the victims as a couple. Earlier reports of missing persons were resolved after rescue teams located a 91-year-old man alive in stable condition , bringing the search-and-rescue operation to a close.

More than 7,000 residents were evacuated from Liuzhou as emergency teams assessed damage and carried out clearance operations. Authorities confirmed at least 13 buildings collapsed , while quake-triggered landslides blocked roads, delaying access to affected areas. Rail services in and around Liuzhou were also suspended or delayed.

Emergency response teams, including firefighters, police, and disaster relief units, were deployed for structural inspections, debris removal, and infrastructure checks. Officials said basic services such as power, water, and communications largely remained operational despite the impact.

China, which frequently experiences seismic activity in its mountainous regions, has recorded some of its deadliest disasters in recent history, including the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, which killed or left more than 87,000 people.