An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter's scale hit Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 11
The epicentre of the earthquake was localised at 9.87 degrees north latitude and 77.47 degrees east longitude at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to CENC.
There have been no reports of any casualties or damage caused by the tremor.
A month ago, a powerful 6.4-magnitude quake struck the region which is often subject to seismic activity.