2023-12-19 03:07:34
A Powerful Earthquake in Gansu Province, China Leaves 111 Dead
A powerful earthquake has struck northwest China’s Gansu Province, resulting in a death toll of 111 people and leaving over 200 injured. The earthquake, which measured 6.2 on the Richter scale according to the Provincial Earthquake Relief Headquarters, occurred in Zhishan County.
Rescue operations are currently underway, with many of the injured already being rescued and taken for treatment. The earthquake was reported to be centered at a depth of 10 km and was recorded as 5.9 on the Richter scale by the US Geological Survey.
The earthquake was reported to be 37 km from the Lingxia Chengguanzhen area in Gansu Province and 100 km from Lanzhou city. The distance at which the earthquake occurred has caused widespread devastation in the region.
The exact extent of the damage caused by the earthquake is still being assessed as rescue operations continue. The local authorities are coordinating efforts to provide assistance and support to the affected areas. The earthquake has caused significant disruption to the region, and the full impact of the disaster is yet to be determined.
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