A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 struck Gongxian County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday afternoon, sending ripples across the region. The tremor hit at 3:17 p.m. local time and was recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
While social media buzzed with videos of swaying lights and rattling furniture, authorities confirmed no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage. 🏢🔦 The quake occurred in a seismically active zone—Sichuan has faced significant earthquakes in the past, including the devastating 2008 Wenchuan quake.
Residents described the event as "brief but intense," with many taking precautions under doorframes. Emergency teams remain on standby as aftershock risks are assessed. Stay tuned for updates! 📱👀
