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4.7-magnitude earthquake strikes a county in SW China's Sichuan; tremors felt across multiple places
Published: Oct 12, 2025 05:56 PM
Epicenter of the earthquake Photo: Screenshot from CENC

Epicenter of the earthquake Photo: Screenshot from CENC


A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Lushan County in Ya'an City, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, at 3:21 pm on Sunday (Beijing Time). 

It had a focal depth of 10 kilometers, and the epicenter was located at 30.48 degrees north latitude and 103.09 degrees east longitude, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). 

Tremors were felt in several areas, including Chengdu and Leshan, China Central Television (CCTV) News reported.

Global Times