Three injured in 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Xinjiang

6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Jan 19, 2020. - Xinhua

BEIJING (Xinhua): At least three people were injured, including one in critical condition, after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Sunday (Jan 19), local authorities said.

The quake jolted Jiashi county in Kashgar prefecture at 9:27 pm Sunday (Beijing Time) and was followed by at least eight aftershocks, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.