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Moderate earthquake strikes China, registers 4.4 on Richter scale

A moderate-intensity earthquake jolted China Thursday morning, with the National Seismic Center recording a magnitude of 4.4. The tremor caused no reported casualties or damage.

LSN India · 5 November 2026

Moderate earthquake strikes China, registers 4.4 on Richter scale

An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck China on Thursday morning, according to readings from the National Seismic Center. The seismic event occurred at 6:19 AM local time, with the epicenter located at a depth of 10 kilometers below the surface. No immediate reports of casualties or significant structural damage have been reported following the tremor. The moderate-intensity earthquake was felt across the affected region, though authorities have not yet provided detailed information about the specific location of the epicenter. Seismic officials continue to monitor the situation for any aftershocks that may follow the initial quake.