More than 250 injured. The earthquake struck at 11:59 PM local time on Monday.

According to The European Mediterranean Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.1.

However, according to several Chinese media, the earthquake originated one hundred and two kilometers southwest of Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, at a depth of 35 kilometers.

Many buildings collapsed in the earthquake. According to locals, there were several aftershocks after the earthquake.

Electricity and water supply disrupted in several villages. Emergency rescue operations are underway.