A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck the China-Kyrgyzstan border region early Wednesday morning, causing injuries and potentially widespread damage. The earthquake hit at approximately 2:00 AM local time, with its epicenter located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.
According to reports, the earthquake was felt in neighboring countries, including Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. In Kyrgyzstan, the capital city of Bishkek was among the areas affected, with residents reporting strong tremors and power outages. In Kazakhstan, the city of Almaty was also affected, with residents reporting cracks in buildings and broken windows.
In China, the earthquake struck in the Wushu County of the Aksu Prefecture, an area populated mostly by Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim minority group. The local government has reported that six people were injured in the earthquake, with two of them suffering serious injuries.
The earthquake has also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including the collapse of several buildings and the destruction of homes. The local government has dispatched over 200 rescuers to the affected areas, and power has been restored to most of the affected regions.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) has reported that the earthquake was caused by a complex sequence of faulting, including both thrust and strike-slip faulting. The earthquake was also felt in other parts of China, including the cities of Urumqi and Kashgar.
The earthquake has raised concerns about the potential for aftershocks and further damage. The USGS has warned that the region is prone to earthquakes, and that there is a high likelihood of additional seismic activity in the coming days and weeks.
The Chinese government has issued a level 4 alert, the second highest level, for the earthquake, indicating a high risk of damage and potential for widespread destruction. The government has also urged residents to remain vigilant and to follow evacuation orders if necessary.
The earthquake has also disrupted transportation and communication in the affected areas, with several roads and highways closed due to damage. The local government has set up emergency shelters for those displaced by the earthquake, and is working to restore power and communication services.
The earthquake has also had an impact on the region’s economy, with several businesses and factories forced to close due.
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