"Devastating 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China-Kyrgyzstan Border Region"
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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the China-Kyrgyzstan border, causing injuries, damage to homes, and power outages. The rural area, mainly populated by Uyghurs, experienced aftershocks and felt tremors in neighboring countries. The US Geological Survey warned of potential widespread damage, and the region is facing freezing temperatures. This comes after a recent landslide and a deadly earthquake in China, posing additional challenges for rescue efforts.
- Powerful earthquake hits China-Kyrgyzstan border The Guardian
- Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Western China | Weather.com The Weather Channel
- Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western China The New York Times
- Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 rocks southern Xinjiang, China - GFZ Reuters
- 7.1 earthquake strikes western China, but no casualties reported yet from sparsely populated area The Associated Press
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