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Breaking: Massive 7.1 Earthquake Shakes China-Kyrgyzstan Border!

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Major tremors felt around the world as powerful quake hits China's Xinjiang region. Details and aftermath here!

A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake rattled the China-Kyrgyzstan border, with the epicenter located in the mountainous Wushi County of Xinjiang. The powerful quake struck at 2:09 a.m., causing significant destruction and claiming three lives. Tremors were felt as far as Delhi-NCR, creating panic and chaos among residents in the region. Several homes collapsed, and at least six people were injured in the aftermath.

Amid the chaos, a magnitude 5.67 aftershock hit the same region just a day later, adding to the ongoing seismic activity. This recent earthquake adds to a series of natural disasters striking China's western regions. The continuous seismic events are a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the earth's movements, urging communities to stay prepared for such occurrences.

In the wake of the disaster, rescue efforts and rebuilding initiatives are underway to support the affected individuals and restore stability in the region. The resilience and strength of the communities impacted by the earthquake highlight the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity and rebuild in the face of tragedy.

The significant impact of this earthquake serves as a stark reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and response strategies in vulnerable areas. The collaboration and support provided during such crises showcase the unity and solidarity that emerges in times of distress, emphasizing the global community's willingness to stand together in the face of adversity.

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Earthquake today: 7.1 magnitude quake hits Kyrgyzstan-China ... (Livemint)

According to the China Earthquake Administration, the epicentre was in the mountainous border area of Wushi County in northwest China's Xinjiang region.

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Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border, several ... (Business Today)

The epicentre of the quake struck at 2:09 a.m. (1809 GMT) and at a depth of 22 km (13 miles) in the mountainous border area of Wushi County in northwest ...

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China में 22-23 जनवरी के बीच की रात 7.1 तीव्रता का भूकंप आया. इससे आधी दुनिया कांप गई. अमेरिका तक भूकंप महसूस किया गया.

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Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hits China's Xinjiang, tremors felt in ... (India Today)

Strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR region as 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit China's Xinjiang.

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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western China, Killing at Least 3 ... (TIME)

Three people were killed and 47 homes collapsed when an earthquake struck China's western Xinjiang region.

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Powerful Earthquake Along China-Kyrgyzstan Border Kills Three (Voice of America)

Xinjiang province site of 7.1 magnitude quake that killed three and injured five.

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Three dead as 7.1 earthquake strikes near China's border with ... (CNN)

Three people have died after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked a mountainous and remote part of China's far western Xinjiang region early Tuesday.

Powerful earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-China border, killing 3 (Reuters)

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Tuesday, leading to the collapse of homes and killing at least three people and ...

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Earthquake: दिल्ली, नोएडा, गाजियाबाद में भूकंप के झटके, घरों में सो रहे ... (ABP News)

Earthquake in Delhi: दिल्ली, नोएडा, गाजियाबाद और ग्रेटर नोएडा में धरती हिल गई. ये भूकंप ऐसे समय में आया जब ज्यादातर लोग सो रहे होते हैं ...

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Earthquake in Delhi: दिल्ली-NCR में भूकंप, काफी देर तक महसूस हुए झटके (दैनिक जागरण)

Earthquake in Delhi दिल्ली-एनसीआर सोमवार को भूकंप के झटके महससूस किए गए। झटके लगते ही लोग घरों से बाहर आ गए।

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Several injured after 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits part of western ... (CBS News)

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck a sparsely populated part of China's western Xinjiang region, injuring six people and damaging or collapsing more than 120 ...

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Photos | 7.1 magnitude earthquake rattles part of western China (Hindustan Times)

The quake was the latest in a series of seismic events and natural disasters to hit China's western regions.

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Day after big earthquake, magnitude 5.67 aftershock strikes ... (Deccan Herald)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.67 struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Wednesday, jut a day after a magnitude 7.1 quake in the same area, ...

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