According to the official determination of the China Earthquake Network, at 13:10 on May 20, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Suzhou Artush City, Kizil, Xinjiang, with an epicenter depth of 19 kilometers and an epicenter at 40.28 degrees north latitude and 77.05 degrees east longitude.
Basic background
Nearby villages and towns: The villages within 10 kilometers of the earthquake include Shayti Village, Silibili Village, Satekbulak, Aqibulak, Maishet, Koshbulak, and Nitluk, and there are no townships within 20 kilometers, and there are Halajun townships within 50 kilometers.
Surrounding counties: The epicenter is 92 kilometers away from Jiashi County, 98 kilometers away from Artush City, 120 kilometers away from Yuepuhu County, 128 kilometers away from Kashgar City, 130 kilometers away from Shule County, 98 kilometers away from Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, and 957 kilometers away from Urumqi City.
Epicenter terrain: The average altitude within 5 kilometers of the epicenter is about 1,805 meters.
Fire Reminder ·
After the earthquake
If possible
Evacuate quickly to a safe place outside the house
Never go back to your room
Try to take shelter indoors
Smaller, supported rooms to go
or under sturdy furniture