22 July 2013:
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake, with a shallow depth of 9.8 km (6.1miles) struck the south central Gansu Province in China. The earthquake was located 13 km east of the city of Chabu. 75 people have been killed and over 400 injured. Over 5600 houses have been damaged and 380 have collapsed in the Zhangxian County alone. Homes have been left without power and means of communication. The earthquake caused landslides which are likely to worsen as the forecast rain arrives.
Rescue effort is underway as the military, fire fighters and rescue dogs arrived at the scene and deployed aid such as tents.
The earthquake has caused a loss of £21 million.
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