In Pics: Aftermath of 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Western China that Destroyed 47 Homes

A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.1 rocked the populated part of China's western Xinjiang region on Tuesday. The quake destroyed 47 homes and injured 6 people.

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The quake that rocked the Uchturpan county in Aksu prefecture shortly after 2 am on Tuesday was a latest in a series of seismic events and natural disasters to hit the vast country’s western regions.

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Following the earthquake, around 200 rescuers were dispatched to the epicenter to initiate the rescue operation.

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Of the six people who were hurts in strong tremours, two had serious injuries and four others suffered from minor injuries.

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While the quake downed several power lines, the electricity in the region were quickly restored.

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The tremours of the earthquake was not only felt across the Xinjiang region but also in the neighbouring countries of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

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