A 5.3 magnitude quake shook close to Dunhuang on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 23:44 UTC (07:44 local time). The epicenter was roughly 272 km south-southeast of Dunhuang, at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.2 event, but later upgraded it to 5.3.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it via 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.

Last week’s tremor

One more magnitude 4.6 tremor was detected in the area on Jun. 28; it also occurred near Dunhuang.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey