Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Qinghai in China

China Qinghai Earthquake: The quake was at a depth of 8.6 km (5.34 miles).

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck northern Qinghai region of China on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

China Qinghai Earthquake: The quake was at a depth of 8.6 km (5.34 miles). (Representational)

The quake was at a depth of 8.6 km (5.34 miles), it said.