Beijing [China], May 2: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale struck Yunnan, China on Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported.

The earthquake occurred at 20:57:23 IST and hit Yunnan, China at a depth of 10 km, the NCS informed. Earthquake in China: Quake Magnitude 4.7 On Richter Scale Hits Hotan, No Casualties Reported.

NCS tweeted, " Earthquake of Magnitude:5.1, Occurred on 02-05-2023, 20:57:23 IST, Lat: 25.66 & Long: 99.51, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Yunnan, China."

The earthquake's epicentre was Latitude- 25.66 and Longitude- 99.51, respectively. Earthquake in Papua New Guinea: Quake Magnitude 6.1 Jolts Port Moresby.

No casualties have been reported yet. Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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