Earthquake hits southwest China, injuring 22

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the county of Ninglang in southwest China’s Yunnan Province at 3:02 p.m. on Sunday, injuring 22 people, according to local authorities. The epicenter was about 60 kilometers from Ninglang, the county seat in Lijiang, and 3 kilometers from Yongning, the nearest township. The affected area, which has a seismic intensity of over 6 degrees, covers 1,389 square kilometers and is home to 24,000 people. Search and rescue operations are currently underway.