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URUMQI, 27 (Xinhuanet) -- An earthquake measuring 4.9 degrees on the Richter
scale hit the Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in the westenmost part of
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 7:35a.m. Saturday.
According to the regional seismological bureau, the epicenter of the quake
is at the Halajun Township, 126 kilometers northeast of the county town of
Artux.
So far, there have been no casualties reported.
Local government have sent officials to the quake-hit areas for
investigation. Enditem | 
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