No casualties reported after 4.9-magnitude quake jolts China's Sichuan
CHENGDU, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Hongyuan County in southwest China's Sichuan Province early Monday morning, according to local authorities.
The earthquake occurred at 5:07 a.m., with its epicenter located at a depth of 8 km. No immediate casualties have been reported.
The provincial and county authorities have activated emergency services and dispatched teams to carry out rescue operations, disaster assessments, and inspections for potential hazards.
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