Early Sunday morning, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Pingyuan County in east China’s Shandong Province, injuring 21 people. According to the China Earthquake Network Center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers at the epicenter, causing major concern for the region.
As of Sunday morning, 21 people in the cities of Dezhou and Liaocheng have reported injuries as a result of the earthquake. The strong tremor caused the collapse of 126 homes, increasing the urgency for rescue teams to be sent to the affected areas.
The impact of the earthquake was far-reaching, and the Chinese capital, Beijing, which is more than 300 kilometers from the epicenter, experienced tremors overnight. The Beijing Municipal Earthquake Bureau confirmed the tremors and reported that more than 60 trains were canceled by Beijing Railway on Sunday as a precautionary measure.
The situation requires a rapid and coordinated rescue to treat the injured and assess the extent of the damage. As affected regions deal with the aftermath of the earthquake, care continues to provide support to those affected and ensure their safety.
The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of earthquakes and the importance of being prepared for such natural disasters. China’s emergency response teams are working diligently to alleviate the situation and provide much-needed assistance to those in need.
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