Moderate quake hits China; high-speed trains halted

An earthquake with 4.8-magnitude today hit China’s Rongchang district, prompting authorities to halt several high-speed trains on Chengdu- Chongqing rail line. The quake occurred at 8:17 AM, with the epicentre monitored at 29.47 degrees north latitude and 105.60 degrees east longitude, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Several trains on Chengdu-Chongqing high-speed rail line were delayed or halted after the moderate 4.8-magnitude quake struck Rongchang district in southwest Chongqing municipality.The report did not say whether there were any casualties.