Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits western Gansu province, China
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the rural county of Tewo in Gansu province, western China, on Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC). The quake, initially reported as magnitude 5.2, occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) at 2:56 p.m. local time (0656 GMT).
Gansu province lies on the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, a region prone to seismic activity. Historical records indicate that the area has experienced several strong earthquakes, including a magnitude 6.2 quake in 2023 that affected both Gansu and neighboring Qinghai, resulting in over 150 casualties.
Local authorities in Gansu have urged residents to stay alert for aftershocks and take necessary precautions. Emergency services are reportedly monitoring the affected areas, although no immediate reports of casualties or severe structural damage have been confirmed.
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