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Earthquake Strikes Northwestern China, Killing at Least 118 and Injuring Hundreds

HeadlineDec 19, 2023

In China, at least 118 people have died after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous region of the northwestern Gansu province. More than 500 people were injured as the quake collapsed buildings and severed roads and power lines. Rescue workers say freezing temperatures and rough terrain are hampering efforts to find survivors.

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