Earthquake in Gao County, Yibin, Sichuan Cracks and Damages Many Homes, One Killed, Raising Questions Over Shale Gas Extraction
On August 7, 2026, an earthquake struck Gao County, Yibin, Sichuan, causing extensive cracking and damage to the walls of many residential houses near the epicenter. A young mother in Chenzheng Village was unfortunately killed. Local residents again pointed to nearby shale gas extraction operations as the cause of the frequent earthquakes.