A strong quake in south China kills 2 and triggers evacuation of 7,000
The sun shines down on Ushuaia, Argentina, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Joel Reyero) 2026-05-18T07:10:04Z BEIJING (AP) — A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, toppling buildings and triggering the evacuations of thou.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated disasters & weather brief. The source report from AP says: The sun shines down on Ushuaia, Argentina, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Joel Reyero) 2026-05-18T07:10:04Z BEIJING (AP) — A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, toppling buildings and triggering the evacuations of thou.
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- Published: May 18, 2026, 7:53 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Disasters & Weather
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