On the morning of January 2, a strong 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Yongning County in Yinchuan City, Ningxia. Later that afternoon, another earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hit the Jinfeng District of Yinchuan City. The earthquake caused visible damage to well-known schools in the area, with cracks appearing in classroom walls and wall plaster peeling off. Some residents expressed that at the beginning of the new year, Yinchuan, Ningxia went through an unexpected “double earthquake test”.
At 10:01 AM on January 2, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Yongning County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia.
In the afternoon of the same day, another earthquake struck Yinchuan City. The China Earthquake Administration measured that at 16:43 on the 2nd, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Jinfeng District of Yinchuan City, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
“Yinchuan, Ningxia hit by another 4.6 magnitude earthquake” became a hot topic, sparking discussions.
A netizen from Ningxia, “Chen Xi”, humorously commented: “An earthquake happened during the middle of an exam, no need to continue the test.”
Images from the earthquake scene circulated online, showing cracked walls and fallen debris in some houses. These pictures vividly captured the destructive power of the earthquake.
The official account of the “China Earthquake Administration Rapid Report” published photos on social media, revealing varying degrees of damage to some old houses.
Local residents shared their firsthand experiences of the earthquake, describing the terrifying moments it struck, and others shared shaky footage from home surveillance cameras. These firsthand accounts provided the outside world with a more intuitive understanding of the earthquake in Yinchuan.
Blogger “Kind Lin Yah Han” wrote that the intensity of the 4.8 magnitude quake was enough to send tremors through the entire city. Streets were instantly flooded with people as citizens hurriedly evacuated buildings, resembling an unscripted urban exercise.
The article mentioned that Yinchuan experienced two earthquakes one after the other in a single day, keeping the city’s nerves on edge. Cracked walls, falling tiles, and visible scars on the city highlighted the extent of the damages. Yinchuan No.2 High School, a renowned local school, suffered severe structural damage with cracked classroom walls and peeling wall plaster. No.10 and No.9 High Schools also incurred varying degrees of damage, and cracks appeared in the teaching building of the Experimental Middle School. These cracks not only posed a threat to the buildings but also endangered the safety of the students.
After the earthquake, the residents of Yinchuan began to clean up their homes and repair the damaged buildings.
Many netizens expressed their concerns for the people of Ningxia. User “Butcher Dog Professional 34” advised Ningxia’s brothers and sisters to camp outside at night… even though it’s cold, the earthquake magnitude has not decreased, indicating the possibility of further strong tremors. Those who can should stay outside.
“Ah Cat f024e” wrote: “Praying for the safety of the brothers and sisters in Ningxia.”
“Ran Siqing” said: “Praying for safety!”
“Baby One A” warned: “Don’t trust the experts blindly, be responsible for yourself and your family, take preventive measures, stay warm, safety is a blessing.”
State media reported that after the earthquake in the afternoon of the 2nd, the China Railway Lanzhou Bureau Group Corporation promptly stopped trains on affected routes due to the earthquake and sealed off relevant sections.
Trains were stopped on the Xi Da Tan to Da Ba section of the Bao Lan Line, and Mei Huajing to Yinchuan South section of the Ding Yin Line; speed restrictions were imposed on the Bai Shigang to Wu Zhong section of the Yin Xi High Speed Rail, and the He Dong Airport to Hong Sibao North section of the Yin Lan High Speed Rail; and the Yinchuan High-Speed Field to Lingwu North section of the Yin Lan High-Speed Rail was blocked.