Are there any casualties in Jiuzhaigou earthquake with magnitude 7.0?

According to the written report of Jiuzhaigou County Emergency Office, as of 5: 00 am on August 9, after preliminary verification, 9 people were killed and 164 people were injured in the earthquake of magnitude 7.0 in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County.

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 occurred on 2 1: 19 in Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. At 2: 50 am on August 9, the reporter learned from the frontline rescue officers and soldiers that from 0: 23 to 1 45, the 13th Squadron of Aba Prefecture Detachment of Sichuan Armed Police Corps dispatched 30 officers and men to successfully rescue a buried person under the ruins of the collapsed Jiuzhaigou Qianguqing Performing Arts Center.

Unfortunately, however, the buried person was already dead when he was dug up by officers and men. The reporter learned that at present, the identity of the female victim has been confirmed, and she is an employee of the Jiuzhaigou Ancient Love Performing Arts Center.

According to the telephone report of the Information Office of Aba Prefecture Government, as of 3: 30am on August 9th, the earthquake of magnitude 7.0 in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County has caused 9 deaths (including 6 tourists, 2 locals and unidentified 1 person) and 135 injuries (including 32 serious injuries and 32 minor injuries 103).

According to the official information released by the Seismological Bureau, two aftershocks have been detected at present, and there is the possibility of strong aftershocks in the future. The earthquake occurred at the intersection of Minjiang fault zone and East Kunlun fault zone. ?

By 9 August 1: 30, the corps had dispatched 129 vehicles, 12 19 officers and soldiers, 20 search and rescue dogs and 55 life detectors to the rescue site. Among them, six fire engines and 37 officers and men from Jiuzhaigou County Squadron and Songpan County Squadron of Aba detachment have arrived at the scene to carry out rescue. ?

Up to now, more than 2,800 people stranded in Jiuzhai Paradise Hotel have all been evacuated to safety.

There are many hotels at the entrance of Jiuzhaigou. After the earthquake, tourists from the hotel ran out one after another. On-site tour guides and tourists have spontaneously organized the transfer and resettlement of on-site personnel. As of 2: 00 am on August 9, the on-site tourists have completed the transfer and resettlement work, and arranged special people to take turns to watch the night.

According to the written report of Aba Prefecture Earthquake Disaster Reduction Bureau, as of 00: 23 on August 9, the "Jiuzhaigou Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 in Sichuan Province" recorded a total of 96 aftershocks/kloc-0, including 3 earthquakes of magnitude 0.9, 97 earthquakes of magnitude 1.0- 1.9 and 75 earthquakes of magnitude 2.0-2.9. The latest data is being counted.

The specific disaster situation is still under further statistics. The wounded were simply bandaged before they arrived at the hospital, and some private cars and buses also participated in the rescue operation to help transport the wounded. At present, the hospital is organizing personnel to install simple tents and build temporary resettlement sites.