Two earthquakes struck China's Qinghai province in quick succession, the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) said, measuring 5.7 and 5.8 in magnitude.
The first quake was recorded at 11:16 a.m. local time and the second at 11:34 a.m., both at a depth of about 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located approximately 244 kilometers from the provincial capital Xining, in a high-altitude, sparsely populated area.
Following the earthquakes, authorities have not yet issued any statement on possible casualties, injuries or material damage. Assessments are underway.