A magnitude-5.8 earthquake rattled northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Sunday, sending shockwaves through local communities but causing no reported casualties.
The tremor struck Akqi County in Kizilsu at 12:14 p.m. local time, with residents describing furniture shaking and visible ground movement 🏔️. 'I felt the floor sway while rushing to the yard,' said one resident living on the fourth floor of an apartment building.
Authorities confirmed stable infrastructure: electrical grids remained operational 🚂⚡, and train services continued uninterrupted. This follows recent seismic activity in the region, including a magnitude-7.1 quake on January 23 and a magnitude-5.3 tremor just a day before Sunday's event.
Why It Matters
While the sparse population around the epicenter likely limited damage, the back-to-back quakes have left some residents anxious. Earthquake expert Gao Mengtan noted that aftershocks from major quakes can persist for months, though their frequency typically decreases over time 📉.
Local officials continue to monitor the situation closely. Stay tuned to NewspaperAmigo.com for real-time updates on this developing story.
