An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck northwestern China on Wednesday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck the Qinghai region of the country at 15:36 IST. As of now, there were no reports of any injuries or casualties.
In an official post on X, the National Center for Seismology tweeted, "Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.0, Occurred on 07-03-2024, 15:36:32 IST, Lat: 33.73 & Long: 93.34, Depth: 180 km, Region: Qinghai, China. @KirenRijiju @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @moesgoi," Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating response efforts to address any potential aftermath.