Guangxi, China – Web Desk (May 18, 2026): A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck southwestern China’s Guangxi region, killing at least two people and injuring several others, according to Chinese state media.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Liunan district of Liuzhou city at a shallow depth of 8 kilometers (approximately 5 miles), which amplified its surface impact.
State media reported that 13 buildings collapsed due to the quake. Two deaths have been confirmed so far. Homes in Liunan district also sustained significant damage.
Rescue operations are currently underway in Liunan. Officials have received reports of one person missing and four others injured. Authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage.
