5.0-magnitude quake strikes SW China's Yunnan: CENC

BEIJING -- A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Eryuan county in Bai autonomous prefecture of Dali, Southwest China's Yunnan province at 4:31 am Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

The epicenter was monitored at 26.26 degrees north latitude and 100.03 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, said a report issued by the CENC.

The quake was strongly felt in Eryuan county, Dali city and Heqing county, waking some residents. Local authorities in Eryuan county have promptly initiated an emergency response, with townships assessing the impact.