Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake in Guangxi Felt in Hong Kong
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- A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in Guangxi, China, was felt in Hong Kong, with the Hong Kong Observatory receiving over 10 reports of tremors.
- The quake, centered near Liuzhou, caused at least four hospitalizations and three missing persons, with 7,000 evacuated.
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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in Guangxi, China, early on Monday. The Hong Kong Observatory reported receiving over 10 accounts of tremors felt locally. The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 550km west-northwest of Hong Kong with a focal depth of 10km.
The Hong Kong Observatory received more than 10 reports of a locally felt tremor from a magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck Guangxi early on Monday.
According to the forecaster, the epicentre was located about 550km (342 miles) west-northwest of Hong Kong, with a focal depth of about 10km.
“The Observatory received more than 10 locally felt reports of the tremor, which lasted a few seconds,” it said on Monday.
“Initial estimates put the local intensity at II (two) on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, meaning it was felt by people at rest, on upper floors, or in favourable positions.”
According to mainland Chinese media, the earthquake struck the city of Liuzhou, with at least four people hospitalised and three reported missing as of 4am.
About 7,000 residents had been evacuated. Communications, electricity, water and gas supplies, and transport links in the affected area are operating normally.
Open Questions
- What is the current condition of the injured?
- What is the extent of damage in Liuzhou?
- Are there any further updates on the missing persons?
- What is the long-term impact on infrastructure in the affected area?
