[14] The earthquakes caused landslides that blocked roads in the area of the hardest hit region, the town of Luozehe (洛泽河) in Yunnan Province, as well as cutting off utilities and communications.

[18] Telecommunication in the affected area was restored roughly to the state before the earthquake by midday on 9 September 2012.

According to the Communications Bureau of Zhaotong Prefecture, frequent aftershocks and landslides could cut off restored road access.

[16] The Red Cross has sent jackets, quilts, tents, rice, and cooking oil to the affected area.

[22] The central government of China allocated a fund of 1.05 billion yuan (US$165 million) on 8 September 2012 for relief and reconstruction.