A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits China: there are victims and destruction

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 occurred in the northwestern Chinese province of Gansu on Saturday, September 27. This was reported by the agency Associated Press.

According to preliminary data, seven people were injured. None of the injuries are serious.

The earthquake occurred at 05:49 in Longxi County at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Chinese government seismic center. The epicenter was located about 140 kilometers southeast of Lanzhou, the provincial capital.

Eight houses were destroyed and more than 100 damaged, state television station CCTV reported. Videos released by state media show rescuers using shovels to clear bricks and other debris.

• On September 22, it was reported that China had announced the evacuation of 400,000 people due to the typhoon that had previously hit the Philippines. The population was taken out of coastal and low-lying areas.