A 5.5 magnitude quake jolted near Dunhuang on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor hit the region at 21:36 UTC (05:36 local time). It occurred at a depth of 6 km with the epicenter about 269 km south-southeast of Dunhuang. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.9 but later downgraded to 5.5.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Yellow alert for economic losses. Some damage is possible and the impact should be relatively localized. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of China. Past events with this alert level have required a local or regional level response Green alert for shaking-related fatalities. There is a low likelihood of casualties.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey