No casualties have been reported following a 5-magnitude earthquake that jolted north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Saturday evening, local authorities said.

内蒙古政府报道，周六晚该省发生一场5级地震，目前尚无人员伤亡。

The quake, with a depth of 15 kilometers, hit Alashan Left Banner, Alashan League at 6:11 p.m.

The local government confirmed the epicenter is sparsely populated. Residents in Bayanhot Township felt the tremors.

No casualties or house damages have been reported yet.