Earthquake hits Guangxi and kills at least twokills at least two in southern China
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Guangxi in southern China on Monday, toppling buildings, killing at least two people and forcing evacuations. Authorities said rescue crews found the last missing resident alive, and the disaster matters because it has disrupted transport and damaged homes across the region.
- China sits on several active fault zones, especially along its western and southwestern edges.
- Earthquakes in inland China can still cause major damage where buildings are old or densely packed.
- Liuzhou is an industrial city best known for manufacturing and river trade.
