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At Least 127 Killed and Over 700 Injured After Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Northwestern China

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Jishishan County in Gansu province, northwestern China late Monday night, killing at least 127 people and injuring over 700. The quake caused severe damage to roads, power and communication lines in the region, and was felt in the city of Lanzhou 65 miles away. The Chinese government has sent a team of rescuers to the affected area to provide medical and emergency assistance and assess the damage caused by the quake.