One Killed as 4. 9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwestern China The earthquake that struck southwestern China on August 7, measuring 4.
9 on the Richter scale, has highlighted the country's ongoing struggle with seismic preparedness. This moderate magnitude quake had a stark impact, particularly in Gao County.
Sichuan province is no stranger to seismic activity, having experienced several major earthquakes over the years. The 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.