China Earthquake Live Updates: A devastating earthquake struck northwestern China overnight, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 118 lives, as reported by state media on Tuesday. The earthquake, measuring 6.2 according to the China Earthquake Networks Center and 5.9 according to the U.S. Geological Survey, occurred near the border of Gansu and Qinghai provinces. The shallow depth of 10 kilometers intensified the impact, causing widespread damage to homes, roads, and disrupting power and communication lines.
Immediate search and rescue operations were launched in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, where over 500 people were reported injured. The earthquake caused extensive damage to infrastructure, with 105 confirmed deaths and 397 injuries in Gansu, including 16 in critical condition. In Qinghai, 13 fatalities were reported, along with 182 injuries north of the epicenter, and 20 individuals missing after a landslide buried them, according to the China News Service.
The situation underscored the urgent need for coordinated disaster response efforts, with ongoing search and rescue operations aimed at locating and aiding survivors. The challenging terrain, characterized by cold and mountainous conditions, posed additional difficulties in delivering assistance and relief.
Water, electricity, transportation, and communication networks were severely impacted by the earthquake. Power was gradually being restored, with 88% of the supply reinstated in Jishishan by noon local time, following the deployment of 18 emergency repair teams by the state grid.
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Gansu Province in northwest China at midnight on Monday. By 8:46 a.m., rescue workers successfully freed two trapped individuals in Dahejia Village, Dahejia Town, Jishishan County.
Search and rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of the magnitude-6.2 earthquake in northwest China. The disaster, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers, has claimed at least 116 lives, causing substantial damage to local infrastructure.
Relief operations are underway to assist those affected by the earthquake. Search and rescue teams are actively working to locate survivors and address the immediate needs of the impacted population. The disaster has left a significant mark on the region, necessitating a concerted response to manage the aftermath and extend support to affected communities.
CCTV footage purportedly captured the moment the 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Jishishan county, Linxia, in Gansu Province on Monday midnight. The earthquake resulted in at least 116 casualties, with buildings collapsing in northwest China. Rescue efforts are underway amid freezing conditions.
A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Gansu and Qinghai provinces, claiming at least 116 lives and injuring nearly 400 others. The quake struck the remote mountainous region just before midnight, prompting urgent relief efforts in the affected areas.
