M4.3 earthquake hits area near Beijing

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‍A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Langfang City in north China’s Hebei Province on Monday, China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) reported.

The quake occurred at around 6:31 p.m. local time (1031GMT) in Yongqing County, some 60 km south of Beijing.

Tremors were felt in Beijing.

The epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 20 km, 39.37 degrees north latitude and 116.67 degrees east longitude, according to the CENC.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

China Seismological Bureau holds a press conference after the 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Langfang City on Monday. /CGTN Photo

After the earthquake, the China Seismological Bureau held a press conference, saying that relevant departments, including the CENC, had activated emergency response procedures.

Seismologists believe that the earthquake was a single-shock tremor and larger earthquakes are unlikely to occur in the area.

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