"Deadliest Earthquake in 9 Years: 127 Killed, 700+ Injured in Northwestern China"

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northwestern China, killing at least 127 people and injuring over 700, making it the deadliest quake in the country in nine years. The earthquake destroyed homes, leaving residents exposed to freezing temperatures, and caused power outages and communication disruptions. Rescue operations are underway to search for survivors in collapsed buildings and landslides. The high number of casualties is attributed to the shallow depth of the earthquake, its vertical movement, poor building quality, and the fact that it occurred at night. The affected area, which is home to predominantly Muslim ethnic groups and Tibetan communities, is receiving aid in the form of tents, beds, quilts, and halal food.