5.1-magnitude quake hits southwest China

5.1-magnitude quake hits southwest China

BEIJING, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck southwest China's Sichuan Province, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said.

The earthquake struck Longchang City at a depth of 13 kilometres, the centre said.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or material damage.