Houses collapse after earthquake hit China

A earthquake has killed at least 118 people and injured another 500 in a mountainous region of northwestern China on Monday night. The earthquake struck at (4pm GMT) at a shallow depth of 10km in Gansu province and neighbouring Qinghai province, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said. It was followed by a second 5.5 magnitude earthquake hours later in neighbouring Xinjiang. Emergency workers are carrying out search and rescue operations in Gansu and Qinghai, braving freezing weather conditions at high altitudes. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: