A magnitude-5.0 earthquake struck Gao County, Yibin, Sichuan at 06:12 on July 8
(local time), depth 8 km. As of 16:00 on July 9, authorities report four people
with minor injuries and initial assessments show 4,309 households with building
damage. Local and county agencies have completed initial damage surveys and
relief work; social order in the affected area is generally stable and follow-up
assessments and recovery efforts are ongoing.
