A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck China and claimed the lives of 111 individuals Monday, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
The earthquake took place in the late hours of Monday in the mountainous region of the country called Gansu, Chinese state media reported Tuesday local time, according to The AP. The province reportedly bore the brunt of the incident with 100 reported fatalities, while the neighboring area reported 11 deaths. Casualties extended beyond the loss of life, with over 200 people reported injured, according to the outlet. Gansu reportedly accounted for 96 of these injuries, while the neighboring area reportedly saw no less than 140 of its residents hurt.
The U.S. Geological Survey assessed the earthquake’s magnitude slightly lower at 5.9, The AP reported. However, the impact was no less severe, with reportedly significant disruptions to essential services. CCTV, a…
