Powerful earthquake hits northwest China

2016-12-08 531

Footage has emerged of a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hitting northwest China.

In the video, filmed in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Thursday, various objects can be seen shaking in a home.

Further shots show wine bottles smashed on the floor of a supermarket and students being evacuated from a school.

Two people were reportedly injured and sent to hospital.

According to local news, two houses collapsed while over 100 others were damaged by the tremors.