5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang, China; no significant loss of life or damage reported.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck China's Xinjiang region on Wednesday, with the epicenter 43 km northwest of Kuqa county, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center. The depth of the quake was at 24 km. Fortunately, no significant loss of life or property damage has been reported. Chinese authorities are closely monitoring the situation.