China News Service, January 30. According to the official Weibo news of the National Earthquake Network, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 occurred in Shaya County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang at 7:49 on January 30. The epicenter was located in an uninhabited area, but the surrounding cities and counties felt strongly .
Image source: National Earthquake Network official Weibo
The epicenter was 105 kilometers away from Alar City, 141 kilometers away from Shaya County, 215 kilometers away from Aksu City, and 611 kilometers away from Urumqi City.
According to the official Weibo news of the National Fire and Rescue Bureau, after the earthquake, 2 vehicles and 10 people from the Fire Rescue Brigade of Aksu Shaya County, Xinjiang rushed to the epicenter for reconnaissance. Gathered on the spot, ready to go out.
It is understood that the population within 20 kilometers of the epicenter is extremely sparse, and there have been no reports of casualties or house collapses.