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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Xinjiang’s Yuli County

Xinjiang: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake jolted China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Monday, with no immediate reports of loss, according to state media.

According to Anadolu Agency, the quake hit Yuli county of the Mongolian autonomous prefecture of Bayingolin at 12.12 pm (0412GMT), Xinhua News reported, citing the China Earthquake Networks Center. It occurred at a depth of 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), with the epicenter located at 40.88 degrees north latitude and 84.17 degrees east longitude.

There were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage to infrastructure.