A remote area of China's Qinghai province was struck by two earthquakes in quick succession late Tuesday morning, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The seismic events occurred just 18 minutes apart, with the first tremor recorded at 11:16 a.m. and the second at 11:34 a.m.
According to the USGS, both earthquakes registered at a depth of 10 kilometers, or approximately 6 miles. The initial quake had a magnitude of 5.7, followed by a second, stronger tremor measuring 5.8. While Qinghai province, located in China’s northwest, is sparsely populated, it is a region that frequently experiences seismic activity.
There have been no immediate reports of casualties resulting from the earthquakes. Visual evidence of the impact was shared by state broadcaster CCTV, which aired video footage showing clouds of dust rising from cliffs as the ground shook. The tremors were also felt in the neighboring Gansu province, specifically impacting Lanzhou, which is recognized as one of the largest cities in the region. Residents in Lanzhou shared videos on social media documenting the activity, including footage of lamps swinging inside their homes.
