On May 17th, in Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, two consecutive earthquakes occurred within less than 10 hours, causing noticeable tremors among the local residents.
According to the official measurement by the China Earthquake Networks Center, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Liunan District, Liuzhou City at 17:07 on May 17th. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers, with the epicenter located at 24.37 degrees north latitude and 109.27 degrees east longitude.
Local residents reported feeling the tremors significantly, with comments such as “woke up from sleep due to shaking,” “very strong tremor on the west side of the river,” “bed shook violently, frightening,” “sensed in the city center,” “felt it at Wanda Plaza in the city center,” “intense tremors near hospitals in Liubei area,” “6th floor resident in Liubei area experienced 3 seconds of shaking,” and “felt tremors at Shibeiping.”
Earlier on the same day at 07:46, another earthquake of 2.5 magnitude occurred in Liunan District, with a depth of 10 kilometers and the epicenter located at 24.39 degrees north latitude and 109.25 degrees east longitude.
With these back-to-back seismic events, the residents of Liunan District in Liuzhou City remain on edge as they navigate the aftermath of these earthquakes and monitor any potential aftershocks that may follow. The local authorities are assessing the damages and ensuring the safety of the affected areas to provide necessary support to the community during this challenging time.
Natural disasters like earthquakes serve as a reminder of the unpredictable forces of nature and the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of such events. As the residents in Liunan District come together to support each other and rebuild, the spirit of unity and determination shines through amidst the disruptions caused by these earthquakes.