A remote area in China's Tibet has been jolted by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Monday at 5:23 a.m. local time.

The center of the quake, which had a depth of 10km, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, was recorded at 89 miles (143 km) south-southeast of Qamdo, Xizang Province.

Authorities in China however expect minimal damage as the epicenter was believed to be highly unpopulated. A check on Google Earth showed the landscape consists of rugged mountains on a high plateau. Minor damage may have been inflicted in small villages and towns in the greater epicenter area.

A remote area in China's Tibet has been jolted by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Monday at 5:23 a.m. local time.

Although casualties are not being ruled out, authorities expect it to minimal.

The U.S. Geological Survey registered the quake as a 5.7-magnitude with a depth of 50km, while the Hong Kong Observatory registered it as 5.9.

Authorities are still trying to determine potential casualties and damages.