2023-12-24 00:50:00
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in northwest China has risen to 148, with officials reporting that the earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake occurred at midnight on Monday in the Jishishan district of Gansu province, with the nearby densely populated Kinkai province also being affected.
The death toll from collapsed buildings has continued to rise, with officials stating that the worst-hit Gansu province alone claimed 117 lives. This earthquake is the deadliest in China since the 2014 earthquake in Yunnan Province, which claimed 617 lives.
This tragic event has highlighted the need for continued efforts to improve earthquake preparedness and response in China, as the country continues to experience devastating seismic events. Our thoughts are with the families and communities affected by this disaster, and we hope for a swift and effective recovery effort to minimize further loss of life.
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