Biejing: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck China, resulting in 10 reported injuries. The quake caused significant damage to the epicenter area, with 74 buildings collapsing. However, transportation, communication, and power supply in the region remained unaffected. The provincial bureau of emergency response confirmed that there were no leaks detected at oil and gas pipelines following the earthquake. This information was reported by anews agency.
In addition, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake also shook the Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan on an early Sunday, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. The earthquake’s epicenter was located at a depth of 198.7 km and was initially determined to be at 36.44 degrees north latitude and 70.80 degrees east longitude. Further details regarding the extent of damage or casualties in Afghanistan have not been provided.
