A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit northwestern China causing significant damage and at least 127 deaths.

The provinces of Gansu and Qinghai were the most affected, reporting over 100 deaths.

Chinese President Xi Jinping dispatched around 2,200 rescue workers to minimize casualties.

Rescue operations are underway with thousands of firefighters, soldiers, and police officers deployed.

Infrastructure including water and electricity lines, transportation, and communications suffered damages.

The mountainous terrain is complicating aid efforts and increasing risk of secondary disasters.

Emergency funds have been allocated and authorities warned of possible aftershocks.

This earthquake is the deadliest in China since 2014 and discussions about it are prominent on social media.

Evacuations were carried out and more earthquakes are anticipated.