Magnitude 5.6-magnitude earthquake rocks China

Farman Abiyev
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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has been registered in China, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center said, Report informs via TASS.

The quake’s epicenter was 124 km southwest of the city of Shigatse with a population of about 80,000 people. The source of the earthquake was 10 km below the surface.

No injuries or damage were reported.

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