Powerful earthquake hits northwest China
- 7 years ago
Footage has emerged of a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hitting northwest China.
In the video, filmed in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Thursday, various objects can be seen shaking in a home.
Further shots show wine bottles smashed on the floor of a supermarket and students being evacuated from a school.
Two people were reportedly injured and sent to hospital.
According to local news, two houses collapsed while over 100 others were damaged by the tremors.
In the video, filmed in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Thursday, various objects can be seen shaking in a home.
Further shots show wine bottles smashed on the floor of a supermarket and students being evacuated from a school.
Two people were reportedly injured and sent to hospital.
According to local news, two houses collapsed while over 100 others were damaged by the tremors.