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MON · 2026-05-18 · 07:03 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0518-77132
News/A strong quake in south China kills 2 an/Earthquake hits southern China, toppling buildings
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Earthquake hits southern China, toppling buildings

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in southern China. The seismic event resulted in the collapse of over a dozen buildings.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-18 · 07:03 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Earthquake hits southern China, toppling buildings
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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in southern China. The seismic event resulted in the collapse of over a dozen buildings. Tragically, at least two fatalities have been reported as a consequence of the earthquake and the subsequent building collapses. The article does not specify the exact date or time of the earthquake, nor does it provide details on the specific location within southern China. The cause of the earthquake is not mentioned in the provided content.

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Key claims

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The earthquake struck at a magnitude of 5.2, according to Chinese seismologists.

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At least two people have been killed in the disaster.

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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has struck southern China, causing over a dozen buildings to collapse.

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Full report

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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has struck southern China, causing over a dozen buildings to collapse, killing at least two.
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earthquake
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building collapse
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natural disaster
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