Rescue operation underway in Qinghai after earthquake hits neighboring Gansu
Updated: December 19, 2023 14:08Xinhua
Rescuers are in operation at Caotan Village of Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County in Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Dec. 19, 2023. Eleven people have been confirmed dead in northwest China's Qinghai Province, after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the neighboring Gansu Province late Monday evening, according to local authorities. The epicenter was located just 5 km from the border between the two provinces. Many areas in Qinghai have felt strong tremors. [Photo/Xinhua]
Rescuers are in operation at Caotan Village of Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County in Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Dec. 19, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows rescuers in operation at Caotan Village of Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County in Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows rescuers in operation at Caotan Village of Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County in Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows the mudslide-struck Caotan Village in Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County of Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows rescuers on their way to earthquake-affected areas in Guanting Township of Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County of Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows a damaged house in Guanting Township of Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County of Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows a damaged house in Guanting Township of Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County of Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows the mudslide-struck Caotan Village in Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County of Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows the mudslide-struck Caotan Village in Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County of Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows the mudslide-struck Caotan Village in Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County of Haidong City, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
