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Magnitude 5.6 Quake Strikes Gansu’s Longxi, Emergency Response Underway

Emergency agencies raised alert levels to coordinate relief operations.

Overview

  • China’s seismic network reported the quake at 5:49 a.m. local time with an epicenter at 34.91°N, 104.58°E and a depth of 10 km.
  • The tremor was felt in Longxi, Zhangxian, Weiyuan and Lintao in Dingxi City, as well as Wushan in Tianshui City.
  • Local authorities have reported no casualties so far while impact assessments continue.
  • The China Earthquake Administration activated a Level-3 response, and the State Council relief office and Emergency Management Ministry launched a Level-IV response and dispatched a work team.
  • National fire and rescue teams reached the epicenter, local forces are deploying about 200 rescuers with 28 vehicles plus 26 specialized personnel with 7 vehicles, and residents reported damage to some rural houses.