At Least 4 Dead After Strong Earthquake Shakes China's Xinjiang Region

At least four people have been killed by a strong earthquake that shook the far western Chinese region of Xinjiang on Friday, state media reported.

The magnitude-6.4 quake was centered in Pishan, a county in a remote area of southern Xinjiang, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It damaged homes and disrupted communications, China's official news agency Xinhua reported, citing local authorities.

The earthquake, which struck at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles), was followed by a series of aftershocks, the USGS said.
- CNN