At 4:31 a.m. Beijing Time this Thursday, a magnitude-5.0 earthquake rocked Eryuan County in the Bai Autonomous Prefecture of Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) reported that the quake’s epicenter was at 26.26°N and 100.03°E, striking at a shallow depth of 10 km.
The tremors were strongly felt in Eryuan County, Dali City, and Heqing County, waking up several residents in the early hours. Local authorities responded swiftly by launching emergency measures and assessing the impact in order to secure the affected communities.
While this shake might not rival a blockbuster disaster movie, it serves as a real-life reminder of nature’s unpredictable power. Stay alert, follow local guidance, and take care if you’re in the area. 👍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
