Powerful Tremors Rock Qinghai: Earthquake Raises Alarms in China

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Haixi in Qinghai, China, at a depth of 10 km. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have surfaced, as local authorities assess the impact. The quake, which occurred at 5:06 p.m. Beijing time, was followed by several aftershocks, one reaching a magnitude of 5.

Powerful Tremors Rock Qinghai: Earthquake Raises Alarms in China
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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has rocked Haixi in Qinghai, a province in northwest China, as reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center on Tuesday.

Officials confirm the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, striking the region at 5:06 p.m. Beijing time. Despite the intensity, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Authorities continue to evaluate the situation as aftershocks, including one with a magnitude of around 5, reverberate through the area. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV is closely monitoring developments.

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