An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck China&rsquo;s Xinjiang region early Thursday morning, shaking parts of the area. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre was located at a depth of 220 kilometres beneath the Earth&rsquo;s surface.
The quake occurred at 6:32 a.m. (local time). No immediate reports of casualties or property damage have been received so far. Earlier, on October 26, China experienced another quake of 4.9 magnitude at a depth of 130 kilometres.
Experts say that shallow earthquakes tend to cause more destruction compared to deeper ones. Due to its geographical position between two major seismic belts, the Pacific and the Indian Ocean, China remains highly prone to frequent tremors.
Since 1900, earthquakes in China have claimed over 550,000 lives, accounting for nearly 53% of global earthquake-related deaths. Since 1949, the country has witnessed over 100 major quakes, with eastern China being among the worst-hit regions.
Experts emphasise that earthquakes and natural disasters continue to pose a significant challenge for China, even during peaceful times.

Tremors felt in China’s Xinjiang region; epicenter 220 km deep, no damage reported yet

4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Xinjiang, China

Tremors felt in China’s Xinjiang region; epicenter 220 km deep, no damage reported yet

November 6, 2025 | 16:31 IST