In a remote part of China's Western Xinjiang Region, a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake recently shook the area, leaving six people injured and causing extensive damage to over 120 homes. The chilling weather added to the challenges faced by the affected residents. Out of the six individuals injured, two sustained serious injuries, while the other four suffered minor injuries. The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region government shared on their official Weibo account that 47 houses completely collapsed, 78 sustained damage, and several agricultural structures were also affected.
The United States Geological Survey reported that the epicenter of this major earthquake was located along the China-Kyrgyzstan Border, creating ripples felt far and wide. In Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, people rushed to the streets seeking refuge as walls shook and furniture shifted due to the quake .Even in the Indian capital, New Delhi, which is approximately 1,400 kilometers away from the epicenter, strong tremors were reported by local TV channels.
The quake's epicenter was specifically identified in Wushi County, as reported by Xinhua. Subsequent to the main quake, a series of aftershocks followed in the area, some with magnitudes as high as 5.5.This event highlights the immediate impact that natural disasters can have on sparsely populated regions, emphasizing the need for swift response and support for affected communities in the face of such unexpected challenges.
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, a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake recently shook the area, leaving six people injured and causing extensive damage to over 120 homes. The chilling weather added to the challenges faced by the affected residents. Out of the six individuals injured, two sustained serious injuries, while the other four suffered minor injuries. The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region government shared on their official Weibo account that 47 houses completely collapsed, 78 sustained damage, and several agricultural structures were also affected.
The United States Geological Survey reported that the epicenter of this major earthquake was located along the China-Kyrgyzstan Border, creating ripples felt far and wide. In Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, people rushed to the streets seeking refuge as walls shook and furniture shifted due to the quake .Even in the Indian capital, New Delhi, which is approximately 1,400 kilometers away from the epicenter, strong tremors were reported by local TV channels.
The quake's epicenter was specifically identified in Wushi County, as reported by Xinhua. Subsequent to the main quake, a series of aftershocks followed in the area, some with magnitudes as high as 5.5.This event highlights the immediate impact that natural disasters can have on sparsely populated regions, emphasizing the need for swift response and support for affected communities in the face of such unexpected challenges.
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