Earthquake of Magnitude 5 Jolts China’s Xinjiang Region

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck near Turpan City in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region on Friday afternoon, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

The tremor occurred at approximately 2:55 p.m. local time (0655 GMT), authorities said. No immediate reports of casualties or major damage were released following the quake.

Turpan City is located in the eastern part of Xinjiang, a vast region that frequently experiences seismic activity due to its geological position.

Chinese authorities are monitoring the situation, while emergency response teams remain on alert in case of aftershocks or damage assessments.

Further details were not immediately available as investigations continued.

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