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A magnitude-4.2 earthquake struck Jinghe County in Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at 11:40 p.m. Beijing Time on October 28, 2026, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

📍 Earthquake Parameters

The epicenter was located at 44.29 degrees north latitude and 82.68 degrees east longitude, with a focal depth of 17 kilometers. The epicenter was situated approximately 38 kilometers from Jinghe County and about 80 kilometers from Bole City.

🌍 Tremors and Impact

The earthquake was clearly felt across Jinghe County and Bole City, with residents reporting noticeable shaking. As of the latest reports, there have been no casualties, no collapsed buildings, and no related emergency calls following verification by local rapid-response personnel, public security, and emergency management departments.

🚨 Emergency Response

Local fire and rescue authorities activated a rapid response immediately after the quake:

  • A 10-person advance team in 2 vehicles from the Jinghe County Brigade under the Bortala Prefecture Fire Rescue Detachment was dispatched to the epicentral area.
  • A 40-person earthquake rescue maneuver team in 8 vehicles has been assembled and is on standby, fully prepared for potential rescue operations.

The fire department stated it will continue to monitor the situation closely.

This event occurred in a region with a history of seismic activity, though the current earthquake's moderate magnitude and the absence of reported damage suggest a limited impact.