Magnitude 4.2 quake strikes China's Hebei

HEBEI, 26th March, 2025 (WAM) -- A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Yongqing county in Langfang, northern China’s Hebei province, on Wednesday morning, the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC) reported.

The quake occurred at a depth of 20 kilometres, the CENC said.

China Central Television (CCTV) reported that the tremor was felt in Beijing, with many residents receiving an early warning alert.

As of 03:00 local time, five aftershocks had been recorded in Yongqing, according to the CENC.

There were no reports of casualties or property damage.