20 Questions
What is the magnitude of the Gansu earthquake that occurred on 2023-12-18?
6.2 magnitude
Which province in China was the worst-hit by the earthquake?
Gansu province
What was the temperature reported on the day of the earthquake?
-13C (8.7F)
What action did Chinese President Xi Jinping take in response to the earthquake?
Ordered thousands of rescue crew to the region
What is the reason attributed to the widescale damage in the villages?
Poor quality of buildings, many of which are old and made of clay
When was the last deadliest earthquake in China before the one in Gansu province?
2014
What was the magnitude of the quake as reported by Chinese authorities?
6.2 on the Richter scale
What did the US Geological Survey (USGS) record as the magnitude of the quake?
5.9 and depth of 10km
What is the chief commander of the Blue Sky Rescue Team's expectation about the number of casualties?
The number of casualties is expected to rise but not significantly due to lack of big buildings in the area
What is President Xi's directive regarding the response to the earthquake?
"Carry out search and rescue, treat the injured in a timely manner, and minimise casualties"
What is the reason for the widescale damage in the villages?
Poor building quality due to old and clay homes
Which province lies between the Tibetan and Loess plateaus and borders Mongolia?
Gansu
What is the magnitude of the quake as reported by Chinese authorities?
6.2 on the Richter scale
What is the chief commander of the Blue Sky Rescue Team's expectation about the number of casualties?
Expected to rise with deeper rescue efforts
What has hindered rescue efforts across the region?
Disrupted power and water supplies
What was the reported temperature on the day of the earthquake?
-13C (8.7F)
How many buildings were reported to be damaged in Jishishan county, the worst-hit in Gansu province?
5,000 buildings
What did survivors compare the tremors of the earthquake to?
Being tossed by surging waves
When was the last deadliest earthquake in China before the one in Gansu province?
2014
What is the magnitude of the Gansu earthquake that occurred on 2023-12-18?
6.2
Learn about the Gansu province earthquake that occurred in China, leaving over 120 people dead. Explore the magnitude, impact, and rescue efforts following this deadly earthquake.
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