Trending Now - Strong China Earthquake Claims Lives and Forces Evacuations

WHO:

ABC News - Two people were killed in the earthquake.

ABC News - Four others were injured.

ABC News - A 91-year-old man was found alive after being trapped.

WHAT:

ABC News - A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region.

ABC News - The earthquake triggered the evacuation of more than 7,000 residents from Liuzhou city.

ABC News - At least 13 buildings collapsed due to the earthquake.

ABC News - The search for missing residents concluded with the last trapped person being found alive in good condition.

WHERE:

ABC News - The earthquake occurred in south China’s Guangxi region.

ABC News - Liuzhou city was specifically mentioned as a location affected by the earthquake.

WHEN:

ABC News - The earthquake struck early Monday.

WHY:

ABC News - The earthquake caused landslides that blocked roads to the area.

HOW:

ABC News - Excavators were used to clear debris from collapsed buildings.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 19:27 UTC)

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region, resulting in the tragic deaths of two people and injuries to four others. The quake led to the evacuation of over 7,000 residents from Liuzhou city, where at least 13 buildings collapsed, but rescuers successfully found a 91-year-old man alive after he had been trapped. Excavators are currently working to clear debris from the affected area, as landslides have blocked roads and complicated rescue efforts.