Pakistan, May 18 -- A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China's southern Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, damaging buildings, and triggering mass evacuations, state media reported.

The quake hit Liuzhou city at 12:21am local time, according to Xinhua news . Authorities said at least 13 buildings collapsed or were severely damaged as the tremor shook the area, forcing residents to run into streets overnight.

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State broadcaster CCTV identified the deceased as a married couple, a 63-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman. One person remained missing as of Monday morning, while search and rescue operations continued.

Emergency teams, supported by heavy machinery...