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Published：May 4, 03:00Last updated：May 20, 15:21

Liuzhou Earthquake Triggers Rescue Efforts Amid Heavy Rainfall

CCTV
May. 4, 2026 03:00
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Changli County, Hebei Province, on May 4, with a depth of 19 kilometers. No immediate damage or casualties were reported.
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Huanqiu
May. 20, 2026 13:22
Following a series of earthquakes in Liuzhou, Guangxi, rumors about warnings and damage spread online. Authorities have clarified that precise earthquake predictions are impossible with current technology, and some images of damaged buildings were AI-generated. Police are cracking down on rumor-mongers to maintain social stability. Published on May 20, 2026.
CCTV
May. 20, 2026 15:21
Guangxi upgraded its natural disaster relief emergency response to Level III following a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in Liuzhou and floods in Guilin and Fangchenggang. The government has allocated additional relief supplies, including tents and bedding, to support affected residents. The measures aim to ensure the safety and basic needs of those displaced by the disasters.

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou's Liunan District in Guangxi on May 18, 2026, resulting in two confirmed deaths, multiple injuries, and significant structural damage. The quake, followed by aftershocks including a 3.7-magnitude tremor on May 20, forced over 10,000 residents to evacuate. Heavy rainfall has complicated rescue efforts, while community members like a local supermarket owner have stepped up to provide supplies. Dramatic rescues included a family of 11 escaping their collapsing home by chopping through a door with an axe. China.org+3

🏘️ Human Impact and Disruptions

The earthquake killed two people—a couple running a poultry business—and left four hospitalized with three missing. Over 10,000 residents evacuated, with many refusing to return to damaged homes. Eight schools suspended classes due to structural damage, including cracked dormitory floors. Temporary shelters provided essentials like food, water, and medical care at sites like Luosifen Town. China.org+3

🚨 Emergency and Rescue Operations

Authorities activated Level III earthquake response, deploying 1,200 personnel including 16 armed police officers and drones to the epicenter. Rescue teams worked overnight to set up emergency tents amid heavy rainfall. Secretary Chen Gang coordinated national and local emergency teams for搜救 and群众转移安置 operations. Railway services resumed after safety inspections despite initial delays. China.org+3

🏗️ Infrastructure and Geological Damage

Multiple buildings collapsed completely, with dramatic footage showing families escaping seconds before destruction. The quake triggered landslides and three karst ground collapses in ponds and roads. Rainfall exacerbated risks of secondary hazards, while controlled demolitions addressed unstable structures. Eight schools reported structural damage, with safety inspections ongoing. China.org+3

🤝 Community and Government Response

Local residents and businesses organized free meal services and supply distribution, while government agencies coordinated relief efforts. Authorities established 24/7 monitoring at schools and transitioned from rescue to recovery phases. The joint response focuses on long-term stabilization, with temporary shelters providing communication support and medical services. China.org+3

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