In a devastating incident, a powerful earthquake has struck China’s north-western Gansu and Qinghai provinces, resulting in a reported death toll of at least 116 people and leaving around 500 others injured. The earthquake, which occurred just before midnight, was strong and shallow, prompting residents to rush outdoors amid freezing temperatures. The aftermath reveals extensive damage to thousands of homes, with rescuers diligently working by torchlight to extricate individuals trapped in collapsed houses.