China - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 18 May 2026)

Country: China Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations A 5.0 M earthquake at a depth of 10 km occurred in northern-central Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south-eastern China, on 17 May at 16:21 UTC (18 May 00:21 local time). The epicentre was located approximately 24 km north-west of Liuzhou city, of the Liuzhou prefecture-city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. According to media, as of 18 May, two people died and one person is still missing, and more than 7 000 people have been displaced in the city of Liuzhou. At least 13 building have collapsed and transport disruptions have been reported. Search and rescue operations are ongoing and a national response has been activated.

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