An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude struck China's far western region of Xinjiang on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but in a very remote and sparsely populated area.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The USGS had previously put the magnitude at 6.9, but later downgraded it.
China's government put the epicentre in Yutian county in the far south of Xinjiang, which is mostly desert and mountain but also has a small farming belt.
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