A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Qinghai Province's Haixi Prefecture on Tuesday evening. While no immediate damage or casualties were reported, authorities are actively assessing the
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Qinghai Province's Haixi Prefecture on Tuesday evening. While no immediate damage or casualties were reported, authorities are actively assessing the impact in the high-altitude, sparsely populated area. Multiple aftershocks, including one around magnitude 5, have been recorded, and emergency teams are on alert as seismic activity continues to be monitored.
Published: June 16, 2026 โข 3:55 PM IST ยท Updated: June 16, 2026 โข 4:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Qinghai Province's Haixi Prefecture on Tuesday evening.
While no immediate damage or casualties were reported, authorities are actively assessing the impact in the high-altitude, sparsely populated area.
Multiple aftershocks, including one around magnitude 5, have been recorded, and emergency teams are on alert as seismic activity continues to be monitored.