A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Yongqing, China, near Beijing, prompting a national emergency response.

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Yongqing County, Hebei Province, China, at 1:21 a.m. on March 26. The quake's epicenter was 20 kilometers deep and tremors were felt in Beijing. The China Earthquake Administration activated a level-three emergency response, requesting enhanced monitoring and sending support teams from Hebei, Beijing, and Tianjin. No casualties were reported.