116 killed, 220 injured in China earthquake

At least 116 people are reportedly killed and 220 injured following an earthquake that hit north-west China on Monday.

Reports say the earthquake happened  in Gansu province around midnight.  It caused damage to buildings  in Gamsu and  the neighbouring province of Qinghai.

According to Chinese authorities, the earthquake had  6.2 magnitude.  A second quake with 5.5 magnitude struck neighbouring Xinjiang hours later on Tuesday but the level of damage is unclear.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered full rescue efforts to Gansu. Thousands of rescuers are already braving freezing conditions to try and help people who are trapped.