The quake struck Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, state run Xinhua news agency reported.
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Yesterday, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit the same province.
Powerful quake hits northwest China
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First Published: Aug 12 2012 | 5:35 PM IST
