Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Occurs in Xinjiang, China, No Immediate Damage Reported

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Xinjiang, China, on March 5 at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the National Centre for Seismology. No immediate damage has been reported. Experts note that shallow earthquakes like this can cause stronger ground shaking. China is prone to seismic activity due to its location between major seismic belts, with over 800 magnitude 6+ earthquakes recorded since the 20th century, causing significant casualties and damage historically.