The latest news of the 219 Zhangye M5. earthquake: casualties in Zhangye earthquake.

Last night, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5. occurred in Ganzhou, Zhangye. Friends who plan to travel should postpone their trip for a while, so don't make trouble in these days. If you are going to visit Zhangye on National Day, you can look at the specific situation of Zhangye first. If there is no accident, you can definitely go on National Day. The latest news+casualties

According to the China Seismological Network, a magnitude 5. earthquake occurred at 2: 48 Beijing time on September 16th in Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, Gansu Province (38.6 degrees north latitude, 1.35 degrees east longitude) with a focal depth of 11km. The epicentre is 67 kilometers away from Shandan County, 38 kilometers away from Ganzhou District and 45 kilometers away from Minle County. The earthquakes in Zhangye County are obvious. At 2: 53, an earthquake of Ms3.9 occurred near Mati Township, Sunan County (38.48 degrees north latitude and 1.22 degrees east longitude), with a focal depth of 1 kilometers. The epicenter was 7 kilometers away from Sunan County and 1.7 kilometers away from Mati Township, and 7.5 kilometers away from Anyang Township, Ganzhou District. The earthquakes in Sunan County and Mati Township were obvious.

Up to now, the preliminary verification has not received any reports of casualties and property losses, and the detailed earthquake situation is under further investigation. What should I do when I encounter an earthquake?

Although earthquakes can't be avoided and controlled by human beings at present, as long as I master some skills, I can minimize the damage from disasters.

1. Don't worry when there is a big earthquake

The average time for a destructive earthquake is only 12 seconds from when people feel vibration to when buildings are destroyed. You must not panic in this short time, and you should make a quick choice to ensure safety according to your environment. If you live in a bungalow, you can run to the door quickly. If you live in a building, don't jump off the building. You should immediately cut off the switch and gas, temporarily take refuge in a small-span place such as a bathroom, or under a table or bed, and evacuate quickly after the earthquake to prevent strong aftershocks.

2. Find a hiding place first when there are many people

If there is an earthquake in schools, shops, theaters and other places where people gather, it is most important to avoid panic. You should immediately hide under desks, chairs or solid objects, and then evacuate in an orderly manner after the earthquake. Teachers and other on-site staff must calmly direct people to take the shock on the spot and never take the lead in running around.

3. Stay away from the danger zone

If you encounter an earthquake in the street, cover your head with your hands, and quickly leave the building and go to the street center. If you encounter an earthquake in the suburbs, you should pay attention to stay away from cliffs, steep slopes, river banks and high-voltage lines. Cars and trains that are moving should stop immediately.

4. Save your strength when you are buried

If you are buried under the rubble after the earthquake, try to stay calm and try to save yourself. When you can't get out of danger, you should save your strength, try your best to find water and food, create living conditions, and wait patiently for rescuers.