Authorities in northwest China have confirmed a devastating toll, with at least eight reported deaths in the aftermath of a shallow earthquake that occurred overnight. The seismic event, measuring 5.9 in magnitude, struck parts of Gansu and the neighboring Qinghai province at 11:59 pm local time on Monday, as reported by Xinhua, a state-run news outlet.
The affected region is now grappling with the repercussions of this natural disaster, prompting ongoing rescue efforts to mitigate the impact and assist those in need.
