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6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Xinjiang, No Casualties Reported

12/4/2025

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On December 4, 2025, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Xinjiang, China, at 3:44 PM local time, per the China Earthquake Networks Centre.
The epicenter was near Akqi, close to the Kyrgyzstan border, at a depth of 10 km.
As of 4:34 PM local time, local authorities reported no casualties or building collapses.
Transportation, power, and telecommunications in the area were functioning normally.

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On December 4, 2025, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit Xinjiang, China, at 3:44 PM local time, per the China Earthquake Networks Centre.
The epicenter was near Akqi, close to the Kyrgyzstan border, at a depth of 10 km.
As of 4:34 PM local time, local authorities reported no casualties or building collapses.
Transportation, power, and telecommunications in the area were functioning normally.