China, Earthquake in the Guangxi Zhuang region

May 18, 2026

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LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Emergency rescue teams carry supplies after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642561317
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Emergency rescue teams carry supplies after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642561316
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Excavators carry out rescue operations after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759954
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Excavators carry out rescue operations after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759952
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Excavators carry out rescue operations after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759951
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Destroyed buildings and debris are seen after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642705544
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Destroyed buildings and debris are seen after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642705542
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759969
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759968
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759964
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759962
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Excavators carry out rescue operations after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759958
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Excavators carry out rescue operations after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759957
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759976
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759974
News Bilder des Tages #2 LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759973
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 19: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 19, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Emergency, fire, and police authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the quake to carry out rescue operations. Copyright: xVCGx 111642759963
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Debris from damaged houses are seen after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642365605
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: A hole opens in the road after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642361322
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Debris from damaged houses are seen after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642361263
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Debris from damaged houses are seen after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642360806
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Debris from damaged houses are seen after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642360653
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Debris from damaged houses are seen after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642449227
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Destroyed buildings and debris are seen after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642449220
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Cars are crushed under fallen rubble of houses after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642449243
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Cars are crushed under fallen rubble of houses after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642449242
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: A hole opens in the road after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642449240
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Debris from damaged houses are seen after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xVCGx 111642449233
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Copyright: xVCGx 111642365632
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Local residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111642361287
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Staff members distribute supplies to quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111642361274
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Copyright: xVCGx 111642365692
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Tents are set up for quake-affected residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Copyright: xVCGx 111642365680
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Local residents at a resettlement site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Another 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liunan district, Liuzhou city in South China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region at 9:44 pm on May 18. This was the second 5.2 magnitude earthquake to hit Liuzhou within one day. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111642508702
(260518) -- LIUZHOU, May 18, 2026 -- Rescuers carry out rescue operations after an earthquake in Shangdeng Village of Taiyangcun Town, Liuzhou, south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 18, 2026. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou City in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region early Monday, local earthquake relief headquarters said. ) (SpotNews) CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE (CN) NongxGuanbin
(260518) -- LIUZHOU, May 18, 2026 -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 18, 2026 shows rescuers carrying out rescue operations after an earthquake in Taiyangcun Community of Taiyangcun Town, Liuzhou, south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou City in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region early Monday, local earthquake relief headquarters said. (Photo by Xinhua) (SpotNews) CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-EARTHQUAKE-RESCUE (CN) LixHanchi
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Local people sent up tents on the square after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111642270794
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Firefighters work at the site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111642269959
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Rescuers work at the site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111642269947
LIUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 18: Firefighters work at the site after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on May 18, 2026 in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liuzhou, a city in south China s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four others hospitalized, local authorities said. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111642268103

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