A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Gaoxian county in Yibin, Sichuan province at 12:12 AM on June 29, 2026, with a depth of 6 kilometers, classifying it as a very shallow quake [1, 2]. The epicenter was located about 28 km from Yibin city, 239 km from Chengdu, and 216 km from Chongqing, where strong shaking was also felt [2].
Thirteen people suffered minor or light injuries, and no deaths were reported [1, 3, 2]. Authorities evacuated 196 residents to safe locations near the epicenter following the quake [1, 2]. The Yibin earthquake relief headquarters activated a Level III emergency response immediately after the event to coordinate aid efforts [1, 2].
Social order remains stable in the affected areas as relief teams continue to assist residents and assess damage [1]. The relatively shallow depth of the quake increased its surface impact, leading to wider shaking felt across nearby cities [2].
Emergency teams are monitoring aftershocks and will maintain heightened response levels as needed. Evacuated residents are being housed temporarily while safety inspections of buildings proceed.
