A sequence of earthquakes and tremor alerts across Asia and nearby regions prompts ongoing monitoring
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The event was reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center as the primary source. The epicenter lay about 110 kilometers west of the village of Tumshuk, a locale where roughly 135 thousand residents are based. The quake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers. There is no confirmed information yet about injuries or damage, and authorities continue to assess the situation. (attribution: European‑Mediterranean Seismological Center)
In the wake of the Gansu province quake that occurred on December 19, Chinese authorities activated the second level of a four-tier earthquake emergency response framework. The first level represents the highest state of readiness. President Xi Jinping ordered comprehensive search and rescue operations and measures to mitigate aftereffects across the country. (attribution: Chinese official releases)
Earlier, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami threat following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines. On December 2, at 04:27 local time, a 40 centimeter wave reached the shores of Hachijojima Island, located south of the Izu Peninsula. (attribution: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Meanwhile, there have been reports of a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in India, underscoring a broader regional pattern of seismic activity. (attribution: regional seismic monitoring networks)