Earthquake in China on December 19/Collage 24 Channel, Photo A strong earthquake occurred in the Gansu-Qinghai border region of China. As a result of the disaster, according to the latest data, at least 118 people were killed and more than 400 were injured. Rescue teams continue to search for people under the rubble in sub-zero temperatures. The European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) estimated the magnitude of the earthquake to be 6.1. Chinese state media reported that the earthquake was recorded with a magnitude of 6.2. Everything that is known about the situation is now told by 24 Channel. The US Geological Survey reported that the magnitude of the earthquake overnight was 5.9. The China Earthquake Administration gave a slightly higher reading of 6.2. According to EMSC, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers, and its epicenter was 102 kilometers south. west of the provincial capital of Gansu Lanzhou. Zone earthquakes/Photo US Geological Survey The disaster area is located in a high mountain region, so rescue efforts are aimed at preventing secondary disasters caused by factors other than earthquakes. The earthquake also damaged some water supplies, power lines, roads and other infrastructure. The earthquake occurred around midnight. As of the morning of December 19, the earthquake damaged more than 4,700 houses in Gansu Province. Consequences powerful earthquake/Photo China Daily According to Reuters, the earthquake killed at least 118 people, and another 20 people are considered missing. Hundreds of people were injured as a result of the earthquake/Photo China Daily < p>In the morning, Gansu authorities officially reported the death of 105 people and another 397 injured, including 16 people in serious condition. Another 13 people were killed and 182 injured in Qinghai province, in an area north of the quake's epicenter, state media said. Another 20 people are considered missing in Qinghai.Earthquake zone
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China's Ministry of Emergency Management has introduced a heightened level two earthquake response regime. 1,440 rescuers were mobilized in the earthquake area.
Moreover, more than 300 officers and soldiers were mobilized in Gansu to deal with the consequences of the earthquake. In particular, to search and rescue of people, transporting the wounded, clearing the roadway and setting up tents as shelter.
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The country's ministries of emergency management and finance have allocated 200 million yuan ($28 million) to Gansu and Qinghai to help with disaster relief efforts in quake-hit areas in the two provinces.
The release states that 150 million yuan will be provided to Gansu and the remaining 50 million yuan to Qinghai.
