5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Sichuan Province
What Happened
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Beichuan County in Mianyang, Sichuan Province, on the evening of September 3, according to Chinese state media and the China Earthquake Networks Center. The quake occurred at around 7:39 PM local time, with the epicenter located near Beichuan.
Key Takeaways
The tremor is the latest seismic event to hit western China, a region prone to earthquakes due to its complex tectonic setting. As of the latest reports, there were no immediate details on casualties or major damage, though authorities were assessing the impact.