On Tuesday, there was a shaking event in China’s Xinjiang caused by an earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale, as stated by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The NCS reported that this quake, which occurred at 6:18 am (IST), reached a depth of 150 kilometers beneath the surface.
The NCS shared specific details about the earthquake, stating, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.7, Occurred on 05-12-2023, 06:18:21 IST, Lat: 38.34 & Long: 74.97, Depth: 150 Km, Region: Xinjiang.” This information was posted on their platform to keep the public informed about the seismic activity.
Thankfully, there have been no reported casualties in connection with this incident as of the time this report was filed. It’s a relief that there haven’t been any immediate harms, but the situation is still being monitored, and more details are anticipated to provide a comprehensive understanding of the event. The unpredictability of earthquakes underscores the importance of ongoing vigilance and preparedness for such natural occurrences.
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