A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan province in southwestern China, injuring 13 people.
According to the China Earthquake Networks Center on the 29th (local time), a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck around 12:12 a.m. that day in Gao County, Yibin, Sichuan province.
The epicenter was at 28.50 degrees north latitude and 104.69 degrees east longitude, and the focal depth was observed at 6 km.
Tremors were also reported to have been felt in places including Chengdu and Chongqing, more than 200 km from the epicenter.
China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, citing authorities as of 4 a.m. that day, reported that no deaths occurred in the quake and 13 people suffered minor injuries and were being treated at hospitals. It also said 196 residents were evacuated in an emergency and were staying in safe locations.
In Gao County, where the epicenter is located, cracks appeared in 21 dwellings, and three of them reportedly suffered relatively serious damage.
The outlet added that about 12 roads were damaged by landslides and falling rocks, but authorities carried out emergency repairs to allow most traffic to pass.
Chinese authorities said that transportation, power, and communications have remained normal since the quake and that they are investigating whether there is additional damage.
The China Earthquake Administration activated a level-3 emergency response immediately after the quake and is carrying out rescue and recovery operations.