Despite the -10 degree Celsius cold and aftershocks, thousands of Chinese rescue workers worked to find and rescue survivors of the Gansu earthquake.
The 6.2 magnitude earthquake on the night of December 18 killed 127 people, including 113 people in Gansu, 14 people in Qinghai, and hundreds of people were injured. Photo: AP.
According to state broadcaster CCTV, the quake damaged more than 155,000 buildings and sent people running out into the cold for safety. Photo: Reuters.
According to the China Earthquake Network Center, the earthquake disaster occurred at 11:59 p.m. on December 18 at a depth of 10km. The epicenter was about 8km from Xishishan district, Linxia district, Gansu province. Photo: Reuters.
After the earthquake, General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping called for all-out search and rescue efforts as well as support for those affected to ensure the safety of people’s lives and property. Photo: Reuters.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Mr. Xi asked local authorities to promptly rescue and treat the injured to minimize casualties, and closely monitor the earthquake situation and weather developments to prevent natural disasters. secondary ear. Photo: Reuters.
Chinese media said 78 people were found alive in Gansu, where rescue operations ended on the afternoon of December 19. Photo: Reuters.
They began focusing on treating the injured and relocating people as the winter lasted for months. Photo: Reuters.
More than 128,000 emergency supplies including tents, blankets, lamps and folding beds were delivered while food such as steamed dumplings and instant noodles were provided to victims. Photo: Reuters.
In Gansu, more than 207,000 houses were destroyed in the recent earthquake and nearly 15,000 houses collapsed, affecting more than 145,000 people. Photo: Reuters.
This earthquake is the deadliest in China since 2014, when more than 600 people died in Yunnan province. Photo: Getty.