17.06.2026 11:11
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake in China's Qinghai province has killed 1 person and injured 8. Following the earthquake, schools and coal mines near the epicenter were evacuated, and the injured were reported to have been discharged after treatment. Despite the magnitude of the earthquake, the low number of casualties drew attention.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Qinghai province, northwest China, left 1 person dead and 8 injured. Following the earthquake, schools and mining operations were evacuated, and the low death toll drew attention.
6.3 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE, SURPRISING TOLL
China's northwest Qinghai province's Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture was shaken by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the evening hours.
Local authorities stated that the earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. After the tremor, large-scale precautions were taken in the region, and personnel at schools and coal mining facilities near the epicenter were evacuated.
1 PERSON DIED
According to a statement from the earthquake rescue and aid center, 1 person died and 8 were injured in the earthquake. Officials reported that the injured were discharged after their treatment was completed.
EVACUATIONS CARRIED OUT QUICKLY
Search and rescue and damage assessment efforts were initiated in the region following the earthquake. Educational institutions and workers at mining sites were directed to safe areas against potential risks. The low number of deaths and injuries compared to the magnitude of the earthquake drew attention.