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| Strong quake hits western China | Strong quake hits western China |
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| A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck in Xinjiang province in north-west China. | A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck in Xinjiang province in north-west China. |
| The quake occurred at 0633 local time on Friday (2233 GMT on Thursday), according to the US Geological Survey. | The quake occurred at 0633 local time on Friday (2233 GMT on Thursday), according to the US Geological Survey. |
| The epicentre was about 140 miles (225km) south-east of Hotan city, near Yutian county, the US agency said. | The epicentre was about 140 miles (225km) south-east of Hotan city, near Yutian county, the US agency said. |
| Early Chinese reports of the incident had no details of casualties or damage. Xinjiang is sparsely populated, with a mainly Muslim population. | Early Chinese reports of the incident had no details of casualties or damage. Xinjiang is sparsely populated, with a mainly Muslim population. |
| The US Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of 22.9km (14.2 miles) and reported two aftershocks - the first with a magnitude of 5.3 and the second of 5.5. | The US Geological Survey said the quake hit at a depth of 22.9km (14.2 miles) and reported two aftershocks - the first with a magnitude of 5.3 and the second of 5.5. |
| In 2003 a 6.8-magnitude earthquake in western Xinjiang killed more than 260 people and destroyed 10,000 homes. | In 2003 a 6.8-magnitude earthquake in western Xinjiang killed more than 260 people and destroyed 10,000 homes. |