2010 Yushu earthquake | China Qinghai Earthquake on April 14

Today Earthquake hit in China, Apporximately 400 people were killed and about 10,000 people were injured. The 2010 Yushu earthquake was a 6.9 (USGS, EMSC) or 7.1 (Xinhua) magnitude earthquake in Yushu, Qinghai, China, on 14 April 2010. In Qinghai, many buildings in Gyegu collapsed. A vocational school collapsed and trapped many students.

According to Officials statement, Official have warned that aftershocks above magnitude 5.5 are likely to continue. Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao urged all-out efforts to save lives and provide assistance to people affected by a 7.1-magnitude quake.

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