Rescue work underway after 5.0-magnitude quake hits SW China's Yunnan

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-06-05 15:04
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Rescuers prepare to set up temporary shelters at Baicao village of Eryuan county in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province, June 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Eryuan county in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, 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.

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