Over 120 People Died In Result Of 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake In China

Crews are working in freezing temperatures as low as 5 to 16 degrees while searching through the rubble for survivors.

Over 120 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck in northwest China.

The 6.2 magnitude quake shook the province of Gansu Monday night, severely damaging infrastructure in the province and the neighboring province of Qinghai.

At least 127 people have died and over 500 others were injured. Gansu reported 105 deaths and 397 injuries while Qinghai reported 11 deaths and 140 injuries.

32 aftershocks were recorded, with the largest registering a magnitude of 4.0.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for ‘all-out search and rescue efforts’ in the area. Crews are working in freezing temperatures as low as 5 to 16 degrees while searching through the rubble for survivors.