More than 110 dead in northwest China earthquake

Rescue workers conduct search and rescue operations at Kangdiao village following the earthquake in Jishishan county, Gansu province on Dec 19, 2023. - Reuters

BEIJING: At least 111 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday (Dec 19), as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble.

About 100 were killed and scores more injured in Gansu province after the strong, shallow tremor struck, state broadcaster CCTV said, citing the provincial earthquake relief headquarters.