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Dead, Injured After Earthquake In China's Northwest Gansu Province

A woman points at her collapsed home after a strong earthquake rocked Gansu Province.
1/11 A woman points at her collapsed home after a strong earthquake rocked Gansu Province.
Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
A man offers water to a woman injured in the quake.
2/11 A man offers water to a woman injured in the quake.
Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
Firefighters carry an injured woman on a stretcher.
3/11 Firefighters carry an injured woman on a stretcher.
Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
Injured residents of Minxian district in Gansu receive treatment in an emergency tent outside a hospital.
4/11 Injured residents of Minxian district in Gansu receive treatment in an emergency tent outside a hospital.
Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
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Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
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Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
Paramilitary officers search for victims among collapsed houses in Minxian district.
7/11 Paramilitary officers search for victims among collapsed houses in Minxian district.
Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
Injured people receive treatment at a clinic in Dingxi.
8/11 Injured people receive treatment at a clinic in Dingxi.
Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
People wait to be admitted to a hospital.
9/11 People wait to be admitted to a hospital.
Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
A destroyed house in the Dingxi region
10/11 A destroyed house in the Dingxi region
Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
A temporary treatment area is set up outside an overcrowded hospital.<br />
11/11 A temporary treatment area is set up outside an overcrowded hospital.
Authorities in China say dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured in a powerful earthquake in northwestern Gansu Province. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early on July 22, had a magnitude of 5.9, while Chinese officials put the magnitude at 6.6.
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Authorities in China now say at least 75 people have been killed and hundreds more injured from a strong earthquake in the northwestern Gansu Province.

The U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake, which struck early morning local time on July 22, at a magnitude of 5.9.

The Chinese government's earthquake-monitoring center said the quake was magnitude 6.6 and followed by subsequent tremors that included one of magnitude 5.6.

The state-run Xinhua News Agency said the quake hit the Minxian and Zhangxian areas, about 170 kilometers from the Gansu provincial capital, Lanzhou.

Based on reporting by AP, Reuters, AFP, and dpa
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