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A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck China's Western Xinjiang Region, leaving six injured and damaging over 120 homes. The epicenter was near the China-Kyrgyzstan Border, causing tremors felt as far as New Delhi. Wushi County bore the brunt of the quake, with subsequent aftershocks reaching magnitudes of 5.5. The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region government shared updates on the disaster's toll. This event underscores the vulnerability of sparsely populated areas to natural disasters, highlighting the urgency for swift response and support for affected communities amidst challenging circumstances. A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck China's Western Xinjiang Region, leaving six injured and damaging over 120 homes. The epicenter was near the China-Kyrgyzstan Border, causing tremors felt as far as New Delhi. Wushi County bore the brunt of the quake, with subsequent aftershocks reaching magnitudes of 5.5. The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region government shared updates on the disaster's toll. This event underscores the vulnerability of sparsely populated areas to natural disasters, highlighting the urgency for swift response and support for affected communities amidst challenging circumstances.