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A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Xinjiang, China, on March 5, 2026, with shallow depth causing strong shaking.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Xinjiang, China, on March 5, 2026, at 5:45:44 IST, with a shallow depth of 10 kilometers and an epicenter at 43.55°N, 86.12°E.
Shallow quakes typically cause stronger shaking and more damage.
China’s position between major tectonic plates makes it prone to seismic activity.
Since the 20th century, over 800 quakes of magnitude 6 or higher have hit China, affecting nearly all regions except Guizhou, Zhejiang, and Hong Kong.
Since 1949, more than 100 destructive quakes have killed over 270,000 people and destroyed more than 7 million buildings across 300,000 square kilometers.
Experts say earthquakes remain a major ongoing challenge for the country.
Un terremoto de magnitud 4.9 azotó Xinjiang, China, el 5 de marzo de 2026, con poca profundidad causando fuertes temblores.