Suddenly! A magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in Baicheng County, Xinjiang, killing three people. Why are local earthquakes so frequent?

The reason why local earthquakes occur so frequently is that Baicheng, Xinjiang is just in the earthquake zone.

But don't worry too much. Xinjiang earthquake fault zone can be roughly divided into Altay fault zone, Pamir Tianshan north-south fault zone and Kunlun mountain fault zone. Looking at the map, you will find that, unfortunately, most cities in Xinjiang are located in the earthquake fault zone. In particular, the prefectures and counties in southern Xinjiang and the north and south of Tamo are perfectly covered. As a southern Xinjiang native, you should refresh your stomach and help digest it several times a year after the earthquake. I have reservations about whether Xinjiang is the place where the next big earthquake will occur, because Xinjiang is so big, and the area of Aksu in southern Xinjiang is similar to that of Shandong Province, so the probability is very high. On the other hand, most densely populated areas in Xinjiang are relatively small, and the area of Aksu is similar to that of any county in Shandong Province, so the probability of a major earthquake in densely populated areas is very small. Especially as a southerner, don't worry too much. Imagine the Taklimakan desert earthquake. Xinjiang earthquake belt is mostly coincidence.

How to avoid danger when the earthquake comes? In case of an earthquake, how to prevent it scientifically? It is the basic principle of emergency shock absorption to avoid danger on the spot and evacuate quickly after the earthquake. If you are indoors during an earthquake, you should use the triangular space composed of toilets, load-bearing walls, cabinets and tables to squat down on the spot, and never jump off a building. Protect your head with both hands, stay away from glass products, doors and windows and other items that may fall, turn off the power and gas after shaking stops, and leave the building quickly after confirming safety. Don't use the elevator, pay attention to the tile falling off the external wall of the building; Stay away from outdoor buildings, billboards, telephone poles and wires.

If you are in the car during the earthquake, stop at the foot of the mountain as soon as possible, avoid landslides, rolling stones, rivers, buildings, overpasses and telephone poles, and don't try to cross damaged bridges and caves. If you are trapped under the ruins during the earthquake, cover your nose and mouth with clothes immediately, do not make a fire, create living space, exercise less, protect your body, knock on the pipeline and wait for rescue.

Do you have all the above earthquake tips?