CHINA has been hit by a 5.2-magnitude earthquake, killing two and reducing several buildings to rubble.

The tremor struck the Guangxi region at 12.21am on Monday, jolting residents awake in the dead of night.

3 Missing After 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits South China's GuangxiA 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China on Monday morning Credit: Getty

Authorities have identified the victims as a couple – a 63-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman.

A 91-year-old man who had been reported missing was later found following extensive search-and-rescue efforts.

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