A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
2 days, 4 hours ago

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 that killed at least 126 people in western China near Nepal on Tuesday was one of the country’s deadliest in recent years. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE -A Hui ethnic minority man walks past cracked walls and collapsed brick walls in the aftermath of an earthquake in Dahejia town in northwest China’s Gansu province, Dec. 20, 2023. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE -Tibetan women weep during a mass cremation for victims of earthquake in Yushu County, northwest China’s Qinghai province, April 17, 2010. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE -A woman sits on the remnants of a quake destroyed house in Lalu village of Hetuo township in Minxian in northwest China’s Gansu province, July 22, 2013. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE -A portrait of Mao Zedong near writing commemorating Chinese ancestors is displayed on a wall damaged by earthquake near Shangli town in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, April 21, 2013.

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China is hit by powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake a day after devastating tremors left 126 dead in Tibet
1 day, 1 hour ago

China is hit by powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake a day after devastating tremors left 126 dead in Tibet

Daily Mail  

China has been hit by a powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake a day after devastating tremors left 126 dead in Tibet. It comes hours after a devastating earthquake tremors hit the autonomous Tibet region, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India. Videos published by China's state broadcaster CCTV showed houses destroyed with walls torn apart as …

Tibet earthquake aftermath: Thousands of homes destroyed, 126 killed as rescue efforts continue
Top News
1 day, 6 hours ago

Tibet earthquake aftermath: Thousands of homes destroyed, 126 killed as rescue efforts continue

The Hindu  

More than 400 people trapped by a strong earthquake in the foothills of the Himalayas have been rescued, Chinese officials said, while over 30,000 residents have been relocated, as the search for survivors entered a second day on Wednesday. An initial survey showed 3,609 homes had been destroyed in the Shigatse region of Tibet, which is home to 800,000 people, …

Another earthquake hits Xizang region in Tibet as death count from massive quake rises to 126
1 day, 10 hours ago

Another earthquake hits Xizang region in Tibet as death count from massive quake rises to 126

India TV News  

Earthquakes in Tibet: Another earthquake of magnitude 4 on the Richter Scale jolted Tibet on Wednesday morning. Over 100 killed in massive earthquake Earlier on Tuesday, a massive earthquake struck near one of the holiest cities in southern Tibet, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 with tremors forcing people to rush out to the streets also in parts …

Tibet rocked by 20 earthquakes in 24 hours: What happened in the Himalayan region
Top News
1 day, 10 hours ago

Tibet rocked by 20 earthquakes in 24 hours: What happened in the Himalayan region

India Today  

A series of powerful earthquakes rocked Tibet on Tuesday, leaving over 120 dead and more than 400 people trapped under debris as rescue operations continued for the second day on Wednesday. The seismic activity began with a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in the Xizang region, near the Nepal-Tibet border, followed by over 20 tremors within 24 hours. This tectonic activity creates extensive …

Earthquake today: Heartbreaking videos reveal devastation in Nepal, Tibet; death toll at 126
1 day, 19 hours ago

Earthquake today: Heartbreaking videos reveal devastation in Nepal, Tibet; death toll at 126

Live Mint  

Tibet Earthquake: A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 95 people in Tibet. Later in the day, China reported at least 126 deaths and 188 injuries in Tibet following an earthquake, according to Xinhua. WATCH TIBET EARTHQUAKE VIDEOS One …

Tibet earthquake today: At least 53 dead as 7.1-magnitude quake felt in Nepal and India
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2 days, 3 hours ago

Tibet earthquake today: At least 53 dead as 7.1-magnitude quake felt in Nepal and India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The death toll from a …

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
2 days, 3 hours ago

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

The Hindu  

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 that killed more than 50 people in western China near Nepal on Tuesday was one of the country's deadliest in recent years. Here's a list of major recent earthquakes: — May 2008: A magnitude 7.9 earthquake leaves nearly 90,000 people dead or missing and presumed dead in Sichuan province. — April 2010: …

Earthquake Today 2025 LIVE: Death toll in Tibet rises to 126, dozens still trapped
2 days, 5 hours ago

Earthquake Today 2025 LIVE: Death toll in Tibet rises to 126, dozens still trapped

Live Mint  

Earthquake Today Live Updates: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck and jolted the city of Xigaze in Tibet Autonomous Region in China on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, reported AP. Earthquake Today 2025 LIVE: Rescue teams work amid rubble after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake killed at least 95 people in Xigaze, Tibet. Earthquake Today Live Updates: Over 1000 houses were damaged …

Tibet earthquake: Nine dead as 7.1-magnitude quake felt in Nepal and India
Top News
2 days, 6 hours ago

Tibet earthquake: Nine dead as 7.1-magnitude quake felt in Nepal and India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake …

95 killed, 130 injured as 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet; tremors felt in Nepal, India
2 days, 7 hours ago

95 killed, 130 injured as 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tibet; tremors felt in Nepal, India

The Hindu  

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck China’s remote Tibet region on Tuesday morning rose to at least 95, state media said. Earlier, a strong earthquake killed 95 and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal. Tremors felt in Nepal, India In Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, …

Strong earthquake kills dozens in region of Tibet near Mount Everest
2 days, 10 hours ago

Strong earthquake kills dozens in region of Tibet near Mount Everest

NPR  

Strong earthquake kills dozens in region of Tibet near Mount Everest toggle caption AP/Xinhua BEIJING — A strong earthquake killed at least 95 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the border in Nepal. About 50 aftershocks were recorded in the three hours after …

At least 126 killed as powerful earthquake hits Tibet
2 days, 10 hours ago

At least 126 killed as powerful earthquake hits Tibet

Al Jazeera  

At least 188 injured as tremors also shook buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India. A strong earthquake has struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities, killing at least 126 people and leaving more than 100 others wounded, Chinese authorities said. Very strong 7.0 #quake hits near Shigatse, Tibet, China – info, user reports and updates | Jan 7, 2025 …

At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China’s Tibet
2 days, 10 hours ago

At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China’s Tibet

Al Jazeera  

A powerful earthquake has struck a remote region of Tibet, killing at least 126 people and wounding more than 100 others, with tremors felt in Nepal, Bhutan and parts of northern India. The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake on Tuesday measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, while the China Earthquake Networks Center recorded a magnitude of 6.8. “Dingri …

Deadly earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far
2 days, 10 hours ago

Deadly earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far

Al Jazeera  

Rescue efforts are under way after the earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far as Nepal, India and Bhutan. Earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse, tremors also felt in Nepal and India A powerful earthquake has struck a remote region of Tibet, killing at least 95 people and wounding dozens, with tremors felt in Nepal, Bhutan and parts of northern India. …

Death toll rises to 126 after six earthquakes rock Tibet
2 days, 10 hours ago

Death toll rises to 126 after six earthquakes rock Tibet

India Today  

Six earthquakes, including a powerful 7.1 magnitude tremor, struck Tibet on Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The seismic activity, centered in Tibet's Tingri County, caused widespread panic as buildings swayed across the region, with tremors felt as far away as India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The region's geological conditions often result in earthquakes capable of altering the …

As multiple earthquakes strike Tibet, Nepal, X users share terrifying videos
2 days, 10 hours ago

As multiple earthquakes strike Tibet, Nepal, X users share terrifying videos

India Today  

A series of earthquakes, the largest, measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, struck Tibet near the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday morning. The tremors, which also rocked parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan, have left at least 53 people dead and 62 injured, according to Chinese state media. #EXCLUSIVE MAGNITUDO 7.1 EARTHQUAKE IN TINGRI, TIBET AUTONOMOUS REGION, CHINA, FELT ACROSS BANGLADESH, …

126 dead after multiple earthquakes strike Tibet region in China; tremors felt in parts of India
2 days, 10 hours ago

126 dead after multiple earthquakes strike Tibet region in China; tremors felt in parts of India

India TV News  

At least 126 people are reported dead as six earthquakes, including a powerful one measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, shook the Tibet region in China on Tuesday morning. Tibet earthquake The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.1 earthquake was centered in the Tibet region at a depth of about 10 kilometers. One of magnitude 4.7 was recorded at …

Massive earthquake in Tibet kills over hundred, causes widespread devastation | In Pics
2 days, 10 hours ago

Massive earthquake in Tibet kills over hundred, causes widespread devastation | In Pics

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/6 Multiple earthquakes shook Tibet on Tuesday morning causing widespread devastation. Image Source : ap 2/6 Two more earthquakes struck the region later in the morning. Image Source : @BRICSOnah/x 3/6 The epicentre of the quake was located where the Indian and Eurasia tectonic plates clash and cause uplifts in the Himalayan mountains strong enough to …

Ten deadliest earthquake in world
2 days, 10 hours ago

Ten deadliest earthquake in world

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/10 On October 7, 2023, at around 11:11 local time, a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Herat City in western Afghanistan. Image Source : Social media 2/10 The 2015 Nepal earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.8, caused over 9,000 deaths and widespread devastation. Image Source : Social media 3/10 The May 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with …

Powerful earthquake rocks remote region of Tibet and parts of Nepal, killing more than 120
3 days, 10 hours ago

Powerful earthquake rocks remote region of Tibet and parts of Nepal, killing more than 120

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — More than 120 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet on Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across the Himalayas in neighboring Nepal, Bhutan and parts of northern India. “We have never felt an earthquake that strong before.” On Tuesday, local authorities closed down a base camp for climbing Mount …

Strong earthquake in China kills scores of people in Tibet
3 days, 10 hours ago

Strong earthquake in China kills scores of people in Tibet

LA Times  

People stand amid damaged houses in the aftermath of an earthquake in southwestern China on Tuesday. A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake measured magnitude 7.1 and …

A strong, capable govt revitalizes post-quake Wenchuan
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

A strong, capable govt revitalizes post-quake Wenchuan

China Daily  

I was dozing off on a bus full of other tourists when our guide told us that we were driving past Wenchuan, a county in Sichuan province that was all but wiped out in the deadly earthquake of 2008. While the central authorities poured in huge amounts of money to rebuild infrastructure in order to help the survivors overcome the …

A strong, capable govt revitalizes post-quake Wenchuan
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

A strong, capable govt revitalizes post-quake Wenchuan

China Daily  

I was dozing off on a bus full of other tourists when our guide told us that we were driving past Wenchuan, a county in Sichuan province that was all but wiped out in the deadly earthquake of 2008. While the central authorities poured in huge amounts of money to rebuild infrastructure in order to help the survivors overcome the …

‘Felt like this was my last day’: Indians in Taiwan on strongest quake in past 25 years
9 months ago

‘Felt like this was my last day’: Indians in Taiwan on strongest quake in past 25 years

Hindustan Times  

The two Indians reported to have gone missing on Wednesday, after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, were found shortly after midnight, India Taipei Association official said on Thursday. Fire broke out at Hualien University Indian-origin PhD student Rageshnath studying in Taiwan’s Hualien, which was one of the most affected areas in Wednesday’s quake, said that he felt like it …

Taiwan earthquake: 9 killed, more than 1000 injured
9 months ago

Taiwan earthquake: 9 killed, more than 1000 injured

Associated Press  

HUALIEN, Taiwan — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan Wednesday morning, killing nine people, stranding dozens at quarries and a national park, and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings. Some 70 workers who were stranded at two rock quarries were safe, according to Taiwan’s national fire agency, but the roads to reach them were …

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years
9 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years

NPR  

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP TAIPEI, Taiwan — A major earthquake struck Taiwan during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines. The quake hit near the eastern city of Hualien at 7:58 a.m. local time and had …

China: 15 killed, 44 injured in building fire in Nanjing- a month after 39 people died in similar accident
10 months, 2 weeks ago

China: 15 killed, 44 injured in building fire in Nanjing- a month after 39 people died in similar accident

India TV News  

Beijing: At least 15 people were killed and 44 others injured when a building caught fire in China, a month after 39 people died in a similar accident. The building fire broke out in Nanjing, the capital city of east China's Jiangsu Province, the municipal government said on Saturday. Thirty-nine people were killed and nine others injured in a building …

Thousands of people forced out of homes after 7.1 quake hit western China
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of people forced out of homes after 7.1 quake hit western China

The Hindu  

As aftershocks continued to rock western China on January 24, more than 12,000 people were staying in tents and other shelters, lighting bonfires to fend off the freezing weather. The previous day, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China's Xinjiang region killed three people and left five injured, while damaging hundreds of buildings. The U.S. Geological Survey …

Thousands of people forced from their homes after magnitude 7.1 quake in western China
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of people forced from their homes after magnitude 7.1 quake in western China

LA Times  

People gather around a fire for warmth in China’s western Xinjiang region Tuesday after a massive earthquake. The previous day, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s Xinjiang region killed three people and left five injured, while damaging hundreds of buildings. In Kizilsu Kirgiz prefecture, the earthquake caused damage of various degrees to 851 buildings, collapsing 93 …

'Very strong' 7.1 magnitude quake in China kills three; officials cite sparse population
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Very strong' 7.1 magnitude quake in China kills three; officials cite sparse population

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region killed at least three people and caused extensive damage in freezing weather, officials said Tuesday while suggesting that the area's sparse population contributed to the “very strong” quake's low death toll. The quake rocked Uchturpan county in Aksu prefecture shortly after 2 am, the China Earthquake Networks …

Chinese state media say 20 people dead, 24 missing after landslide
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese state media say 20 people dead, 24 missing after landslide

The Hindu  

“Twenty people are confirmed dead and 24 remain missing after a landslide in a remote, mountainous part of China’s southwestern province of Yunnan,” Chinese state media reported on January 23. Last week, rescuers evacuated tourists from a remote skiing area in north-western China where dozens of avalanches triggered by heavy snow had trapped more than 1,000 people for a week. …

Earthquake of Magnitude 7.2 Hits China-Kyrgyzstan Border
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake of Magnitude 7.2 Hits China-Kyrgyzstan Border

The Quint  

Around six people have been reported to be injured, and more than 100 homes have been damaged, according to the Associated Press news agency, which is citing authorities. China broadcaster CCTV reported that there were several aftershocks following the earthquake, two of which measured above a magnitude of 5. China's CCTV shows a landslide caused by an earthquake that blocks …

‘Very strong’ 7.1 magnitude quake in western China kills 3 as officials cite sparse population there
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Very strong’ 7.1 magnitude quake in western China kills 3 as officials cite sparse population there

Associated Press  

UCHTURPAN, China — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region killed at least three people and caused extensive damage in freezing weather, officials said Tuesday while suggesting that the area’s sparse population contributed to the “very strong” quake’s low death toll. The quake rocked Uchturpan county in Aksu prefecture shortly after 2 a.m., the …

3 killed, dozens buried in landslide in southwest China
11 months, 2 weeks ago

3 killed, dozens buried in landslide in southwest China

Hindustan Times  

Dozens of people were buried and three confirmed killed when a landslide struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China on Monday. The landslide took place at 5:51 am in the province's northeastern Zhenxiong County {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The pre-dawn landslide buried 18 homes and sparked the evacuation of more than 200 people when it struck in Zhenxiong …

3 killed, dozens buried in landslide in southwest China
11 months, 2 weeks ago

3 killed, dozens buried in landslide in southwest China

Hindustan Times  

Dozens of people were buried and three confirmed killed when a landslide struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China on Monday. The landslide took place at 5:51 am in the province's northeastern Zhenxiong County The pre-dawn landslide buried 18 homes and sparked the evacuation of more than 200 people when it struck in Zhenxiong County, Yunnan province, state …

Deadliest earthquakes of 2023: Seven quakes that hit Asian, West Asian countries
1 year ago

Deadliest earthquakes of 2023: Seven quakes that hit Asian, West Asian countries

Live Mint  

The year 2023 witnessed some devastating earthquakes in several Asian and West Asian countries in which thousands of people lost their lives. Here is the list of the deadliest natural disasters of 2023: TURKEY and SYRIA A series of massive earthquakes struck south-eastern Türkiye near the border with the Syrian Arab Republic on 6 February 2023. a magnitude 7.8 earthquake …

China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week
1 year ago

China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week

The Hindu  

One of China's most powerful earthquakes in recent years killed at least 149 people in a remote northwestern region, according to state media, with two people still missing after the magnitude 6.2 temblor hit a week ago. The epicentre of the quake straddled the provinces of Gansu and Qinghai in an area where many of China's Hui people, a tight-knit …

Yearender 2023: From Cyclone Biparjoy to China earthquake, top 10 natural calamities of this year
1 year ago

Yearender 2023: From Cyclone Biparjoy to China earthquake, top 10 natural calamities of this year

India TV News  

Yearender 2023: ​A natural disaster is a natural occurrence that causes great damage to property or loss of human life. Turkey–Syria earthquakes As many as 59,259 people lost their lives after a massive earthquake of 7.8 magnitude jolted parts of Turkey and Syria on February this year. According to the State's Revenue and Disaster Management Ministry, over 12 lakh people …

China's earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead
1 year ago

China's earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead

The Hindu  

Surrounded by destruction, survivors of an earthquake mourned the dead and endured a frigid cold in temporary shelters Wednesday, unsure how to rebuild their lives in the remote mountains of northwest China. “Look at this,” said Han Zhongmin, retrieving some belongings with his wife from the ruins of their house, built six years ago in Yangwa village. "My house turned …

China Earthquake: Death toll climbs to 131 as rescue operation continues
1 year ago

China Earthquake: Death toll climbs to 131 as rescue operation continues

Firstpost  

The Tibet-Himalayan region, which borders Qinghai province, is prone to frequent earthquakes as a result of continental plate tectonics. As of now, 4,298 people have been evacuated and 74 individuals have been saved, according to China’s Ministry of Emergency Management Around 131 people have been killed as a result of the strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked a hilly area …

China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead
1 year ago

China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead

Associated Press  

YANGWA, China — Surrounded by destruction, survivors of an earthquake mourned the dead and endured a frigid cold in temporary shelters Wednesday, unsure how to rebuild their lives in the remote mountains of northwest China. “Look at this,” said Han Zhongmin, retrieving some belongings with his wife from the ruins of their house, built six years ago in Yangwa village. …

China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead
1 year ago

China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead

LA Times  

Ma Chengyun grieves on Wednesday for his daughter-in-law who was killed in the earthquake in Yangwa village in northwestern China’s Gansu province. Surrounded by destruction, survivors of an earthquake mourned the dead and endured a frigid cold in temporary shelters Wednesday, unsure how to rebuild their lives in the remote mountains of northwest China. “Look at this,” said Han Zhongmin, …

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
1 year ago

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — An earthquake that killed more than 120 people in China this week was the country’s deadliest in nearly a decade. Here’s a list of major recent earthquakes: — May 2008: A magnitude 7.9 earthquake leaves nearly 90,000 people dead or missing and presumed dead in Sichuan province. — April 2010: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake kills 2,698 people in …

WATCH moment when 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck China, killed over 118
1 year ago

WATCH moment when 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck China, killed over 118

Firstpost  

A report by China Central Television said there were a total of nine aftershocks at magnitude 3.0 and above were recorded before dawn on Tuesday A CCTV footage that captured the moment when a devastating 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted China’s northwestern Gansu province, killing at least 118 and injuring almost 400 people, is going viral on social media. CCTV footage captured …

In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110
1 year ago

In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110

Hindustan Times  

In Pics: Powerful earthquake in China kills over 110 China earthquake: At least 118 dead, over 400 injured in a powerful 6.2 earthquake.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout 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. 3 / 8 …

Over 100 killed, 200 injured after 6.2 magnitude quake hit Gansu-Qinghai border
1 year ago

Over 100 killed, 200 injured after 6.2 magnitude quake hit Gansu-Qinghai border

Live Mint  

As many as 111 people were killed in a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred just before midnight on Monday in a mountainous region in northwestern China, the country's state media reported today. The official Xinhua News Agency, as quoted by The Associated Press, said that 100 people died in the province of Gansu and another 11 in the neighboring province …

Earthquake in China | Death toll at 127 in Gansu and Qinghai provinces
1 year ago

Earthquake in China | Death toll at 127 in Gansu and Qinghai provinces

The Hindu  

A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said on December 19, destroying homes, leaving residents out in a below-freezing winter night and killing 127 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just before midnight on Monday, injuring more than 700 people, damaging roads and knocking out power and …

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
1 year ago

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, reducing homes to rubble, leaving residents outside in a below-freezing winter night and killing 131 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just before midnight on Monday, injuring more than 700 people, damaging roads and knocking out …

Earthquake in China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years
1 year ago

Earthquake in China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

LA Times  

Students gather after evacuating from their dormitories at the Lanzhou University Yuzhong campus in northwestern China on Tuesday after an earthquake. A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, destroying homes, leaving residents out in a below-freezing night and killing 127 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake …

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