Strong Earthquake Strikes Eastern China, Causing...
China News
August 7, 2023
In the early hours of Sunday, August 6, a powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Pingyuan county in Shandong province, East China. The quake, which occurred at 2:33 AM, was accompanied by a series of 52 aftershocks. Initial reports indicate that at least 24 individuals sustained injuries, primarily minor, while a total of 126 rural homes were destroyed by the tremors. The local authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and providing assistance to those affected.