4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Xinjiang, China

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Xinjiang, China, on Thursday afternoon, according to the National Center for Seismology. The tremors were felt at 3:19 PM IST with an epicenter at a depth of 10 kilometers. No casualties have been reported so far.

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Xinjiang, China
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On Thursday afternoon, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Xinjiang, China, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported. The quake occurred at 3:19 PM IST.

According to NCS data, the earthquake's epicenter was located at latitude 37.26 North and longitude 75.15 East, with a depth of 10 kilometers.

In a post to X, NCS confirmed the event and reassured that no casualties have been reported yet. Additional details are expected to be released.

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