Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Mongolia, felt across many parts of Xinjiang
A magnitude 6 earthquake occurred in Mongolia with a focal depth of 15 kilometers, and tremors were felt in various areas of China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. There are currently no reports of casualties.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei 26th) According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, a magnitude 6 earthquake occurred in Mongolia at 12:23 PM today, with a focal depth of 15 kilometers. Many parts of Xinjiang also felt the tremors.
According to comprehensive reports from mainland media including Xinhua Net, the China Earthquake Networks Center measured a magnitude 6 earthquake in Mongolia (46.85 degrees north latitude, 93.15 degrees east longitude) at 12:23 PM on the 26th, with a focal depth of 15 kilometers.
Reports indicate that tremors were felt in Urumqi City, Qinghe County in Altay Prefecture, and other areas in Xinjiang. Qinghe County in Altay Prefecture received a magnitude 4.9 earthquake alert. Local fire departments stated that no casualties have been reported so far. (Edited by: Chou Hui-ying / Chang Shu-ling) 1150426
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(Central News Agency, Taipei 26th) According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, a magnitude 6 earthquake occurred in Mongolia at 12:23 PM today, with a focal depth of 15 kilometers. Many parts of Xinjiang also felt the tremors.
According to comprehensive reports from mainland media including Xinhua Net, the China Earthquake Networks Center measured a magnitude 6 earthquake in Mongolia (46.85 degrees north latitude, 93.15 degrees east longitude) at 12:23 PM on the 26th, with a focal depth of 15 kilometers.
Reports indicate that tremors were felt in Urumqi City, Qinghe County in Altay Prefecture, and other areas in Xinjiang. Qinghe County in Altay Prefecture received a magnitude 4.9 earthquake alert. Local fire departments stated that no casualties have been reported so far. (Edited by: Chou Hui-ying / Chang Shu-ling) 1150426
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