A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, at 00:17 on November 14, 2026, with a focal depth of 20 kilometers. Authorities report no casualties or property losses, and water conservancy projects are operating normally.
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, at 00:17 on November 14, 2026, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter was located at 42.22 degrees north latitude and 83.64 degrees east longitude, with a focal depth of 20 kilometers.
The Ministry of Water Resources activated the water conservancy earthquake relief dispatch and command mechanism. The ministry organized special consultations, analyzed the impact on water conservancy projects and rural water supply, and assessed rainfall and hydrological conditions in the earthquake zone.
According to the national "Water Conservancy One Map," the ministry investigated the distribution of rivers, lakes, and water conservancy projects in the earthquake zone and notified the Water Resources Department of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Local water conservancy departments were urged to quickly investigate earthquake damage to water conservancy projects to ensure personnel safety.
River and lake water conditions in the earthquake zone are stable, and water conservancy projects are operating normally, according to China News Service. There was no precipitation in the earthquake zone yesterday, and the forecast indicates only sleet on the 16th over the next three days.
There are no reports of casualties or property losses, according to Xinhua News Agency as cited by CCTV.com. A local cultural and tourism department official reported that the earthquake has had no impact on cultural relics within the jurisdiction of Kuqa City. Local residents reported that the shaking in the urban area of Kuqa was not strong.
The Kuqa City Fire and Rescue Bureau dispatched 3 vehicles and 15 personnel to the epicenter. The earthquake rescue vanguard team, consisting of 2 vehicles and 10 personnel, is conducting inspections in the urban area of Kuqa. Fire and rescue earthquake vanguard teams from other counties and cities in Aksu Prefecture have all assembled and are ready to deploy at any time.
The Ministry of Water Resources will closely monitor rainfall, hydrological conditions, and the operation of water conservancy projects in the earthquake zone, and guide local departments to continue investigating earthquake damage and ensuring the safety of drinking water for residents, while strictly preventing secondary disasters.
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