A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Hunchun, located in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture of Jilin Province, northeastern China, at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
Epicenter details:
- Latitude: 43.08° N
- Longitude: 131.10° E
- Depth: 560 km
Despite the relatively strong magnitude, the deep focal depth reduced the likelihood of major surface damage. So far, no casualties or serious damages have been reported, but local authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
