1st LD: Death toll of earthquake rises to 86 in China's Gansu: officials

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JISHISHAN, Gansu Province, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- The 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province late Monday evening has killed 86 people and injured 96 others in the province, according to the provincial earthquake relief headquarters.

The quake also has caused nine deaths and 124 injuries as of 4 a.m. in the neighboring Qinghai Province's city of Haidong, according to local authorities.

The epicenter was located just 5 km from the border between the two provinces. Many areas in Qinghai have felt strong tremors. Enditem

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