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5.1-magnitude quake hits China's Yunnan

January 20, 2026 / 11:43 AM
5.1-magnitude quake hits China's Yunnan
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Sharjah24 - WAM: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Qiaojia County in southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Monday evening, prompting local authorities to relocate dozens of residents, with no casualties or building collapses reported.

Residents relocated to temporary shelters

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, resulting in the relocation of 86 people from 31 households to temporary shelters, according to local officials.

Emergency response activated

The China Earthquake Administration activated a Level III emergency response and dispatched working teams to the affected area to support local relief efforts, People’s Daily Online reported.

Four-tier response system

China has a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I being the most severe response.

January 20, 2026 / 11:43 AM

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