New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern China's Gansu province on Monday afternoon (January 26), shaking buildings and triggering emergency responses in the region.

The quake hit Diebu County in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture at 2:56 pm local time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicentre was shallow, at a depth of 10 kilometres, intensifying the shaking felt on the ground.

Residents reported visible cracks in buildings, particularly in older structures, while chandeliers and household items swayed inside homes. Several people rushed outdoors as tremors rippled through the rural county.

Authorities quickly mobilised emergency response teams, activating a Level-IV emergency ...