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flag A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Xinjiang, China, on March 5, 2026, with shallow depth causing strong shaking.

flag 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. flag Shallow quakes typically cause stronger shaking and more damage. flag China’s position between major tectonic plates makes it prone to seismic activity. flag 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. flag 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. flag Experts say earthquakes remain a major ongoing challenge for the country.

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