🚨 Breaking News: Two earthquakes measuring above magnitude 4.0 struck Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
The first tremor, a magnitude-4.8 quake, rocked Yongning County at 10:01 a.m. Beijing Time. A second jolt of magnitude 4.6 followed at 4:43 p.m., rattling the region again.
🏘️ What We Know: Ningxia, known for its diverse ethnic communities and arid landscapes, experiences moderate seismic activity. Local authorities have launched damage assessments, though no immediate casualties or major structural collapses have been reported. The shallow depth of the quakes likely amplified ground shaking, according to preliminary data.
🌐 Context: Earthquakes are monitored closely in China due to their potential economic and social impacts. The CENC maintains a robust early-warning system, particularly in regions like Ningxia where infrastructure resilience is prioritized.
📱 Stay tuned to NewspaperAmigo.com for updates as rescue teams and scientists evaluate the situation.
