In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110

China earthquake: At least 118 dead, over 400 injured in a powerful 6.2 earthquake. 

Published on: Dec 19, 2023 11:59 AM IST

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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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Rescue workers search a house for survivors after an earthquake in Kangdiao village, Dahejia, Jishishan County, in northwest China's Gansu province. (AFP)

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Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued important instructions regarding the earthquake, demanding full-scale search and rescue efforts, proper resettlement of affected people, and maximum efforts to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.  (Twitter)

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Officials have set up tents for residents in the aftermath of an earthquake in Dahejia village of Jishishan county in northwestern China's Gansu province.  (AP)

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Residents keep warm around a fire in the early morning after an earthquake in Dahejia, Jishishan County, in northwest China's Gansu province. According to local meteorological authorities, the daily low temperature in Jishishan is reported to climb minus 10 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. (AFP)