A powerful magnitude-5.5 earthquake rocked Pingyuan County in Dezhou, Shandong Province, at 2:33 a.m. Beijing Time Sunday, sending shockwaves through the region. The quake – recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers – triggered 52 aftershocks, keeping residents on alert through the night. 🚨
Local authorities report 21 injuries and 126 collapsed houses, with emergency teams rushing to assess damage and provide aid. 🏚️⚡ CGTN reporter Liu Jiaxin, live at the scene, described crews working nonstop to ensure residents' safety amid ongoing tremors.
While Shandong occasionally experiences seismic activity, this marks one of the strongest quakes in the area this decade. Experts urge caution as aftershocks could continue. 💡 Pro tip: Earthquakes don’t send RSVPs – always have an emergency kit ready!
