An earthquake occurred in the Beijing area, with tremors felt in Shijingshan and Yuanmingyuan; vibrations were also reported in Dezhou, Shandong. College Student Talent Development Network, College Student Success Network.

by dxscc on 2011-03-11 17:21:52

Earthquake Hits Beijing Area

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 11 (reported by Sun Weili) - Around 13:50 on March 11, Beijing time, residents in areas such as Muxidi, Wangjing, and Zhongguancun in Beijing reported a feeling of shaking in the buildings. Some people described that a building with over 20 floors in the Muxidi area experienced a slight tremor, and there was even a smell of dust in the hallway. Residents in some high-rise buildings in the Wangjing area also reported experiencing a mild tremor. Some residents ran downstairs to take cover.