In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110
China earthquake: At least 118 dead, over 400 injured in a powerful 6.2 earthquake.
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At least 116 people were killed and nearly 400 others injured after a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck a remote mountainous region in northwest China.(AP)
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According to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, the earthquake jolted Gansu and Qinghai provinces at 11:59 pm on Monday, with a focal depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre of the earthquake Liugou township is about 8 kilometres from the county seat of Jishishan Bao'an, Dongxiang, Sala autonomous county in Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture in Gansu.(AP)
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The powerful earthquake has destroyed some rural roads, leading to power outages and telecommunication failures. According to reports, the quake has damaged 6,381 houses in Jishishan. (AP)
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So far 32 aftershocks were recorded, with the largest registering a magnitude of 4.0, said Han Shujun, a spokesperson for the provincial emergency management department during a press conference, reported PTI. (AP)
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