A ​magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit ‌the prefecture of Haixi in Qinghai, a ​province in northwest ​China, with a depth of ⁠10 km, the ​China Earthquake Networks Centre ​reported on Tuesday.

There were no immediate reports of casualties ​or damage, and ​local authorities were assessing the ‌situation, ⁠state broadcaster CCTV reported.

The quake struck the high-altitude area at ​5:06pm. ​

Beijing ⁠time on Tuesday, according ​to CENC. Several ​aftershocks ⁠were detected, including one measured at a ⁠magnitude ​of around 5.