18 injured in 7.4 magnitude earthquake in China's Qinghai
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Updated: 2021-05-24 20:21
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XINING -- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Northwest China's Qinghai province early Saturday has left 18 injured and disrupted the lives of over 32,000 local residents, authorities said on Monday.
Among the injured, 17 had been treated and discharged from hospital by 8 am Monday, said Li Jun, an official with the provincial department of emergency management, at a press conference.
One victim remains in hospital and is receiving treatment.
The earthquake jolted Maduo county of the Golog Tibetan autonomous prefecture at 2:04 am Saturday. The county is located over 4,000 meters above sea level.