Event Brief
5.2 quake in Guangxi kills 2, evacuates 7,000
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Summary: A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China's Guangxi, killing two and prompting evacuation of 7,000 people.
WHO: Residents and local authorities in Guangxi
WHAT: A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Guangxi, killing two people and toppling buildings; 7,000 people were evacuated.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 3:29 AM ET
WHERE: Guangxi, China
WHY: The earthquake caused the deaths, building damage, and evacuation.
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