A magnitude 5.1 earthquake that hit southwest China has affected the lives of 15,786 people, according to a latest government tally.
The tremor jolted Yangbi County in Yunnan Province at 7:55 a.m. Monday.
No casualties have been reported so far.
But damage was reported in eight townships under Yangbi. Houses collapsed, cracks appeared on walls, while schools, dams, and water facilities were also impaired. The local government said the lives of 2,105 people in 469 households were seriously affected.
The rescue efforts continue.