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On Wednesday, Taiwan was jolted by a terrifying earthquake, leaving the entire nation shaken. And now, it seems the earth continues to tremble, this time hitting mainland China. Today, the Qinghai Province and surrounding areas experienced tremors, reminding residents of the recent seismic activity across the region.
According to reports from China's national media outlets, including Xinhua and the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC), a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the city of Mangnai in the northwest of Qinghai Province at 8:39 AM local time.
The quake's epicentre was located approximately 10 kilometres beneath the Earth's surface, with coordinates at 38.39 degrees north latitude and 90.93 degrees east longitude. While the extent of damage is yet to be fully assessed, initial reports suggest widespread tremors rattling homes and communities.
This seismic event follows closely on the heels of Taiwan's own quake, underscoring the vulnerability of the region to such natural disasters. In Taiwan, the recent quake resulted in at least nine fatalities and thousands of injuries, with significant damage reported nationwide. Numerous homes were destroyed, leaving hundreds of people displaced.
Fortunately, there have been no reports of tsunamis following today's tremors, easing concerns in neighbouring Japan and the Philippines, which remain vigilant against potential tsunami threats.
As the affected regions grapple with the aftermath of these seismic events, the focus now turns to recovery efforts and bolstering preparedness for future earthquakes. The resilience of communities in the face of such adversity continues to be tested, highlighting the importance of robust infrastructure and emergency response mechanisms in safeguarding lives and livelihoods.
