Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2017 shows a view in a hotel after earthquake in Jiuzhaigou County of southwest China's Sichuan Province. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Jiuzhaigou County at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). (Xinhua)
· Death toll rises to 12 and 175 others were injured
· Over 100 aftershocks happen after the M7.0 quake
· President Xi Jinping calls for "all-out" rescue efforts
At least 12 people were killed and 175 others were injured after a magnitude-7.0 earthquake jolted Jiuzhaigou County in southwestern China's Sichuan Province late Tuesday, according to Jiuzhaigou's Office of Emergency Services.
A total of 31,500 tourists have been evacuated and local authorities have set up emergency shelters at Zhangzha Town, Sheraton Jiuzhaigou Resort and Moon Valley (Yueliangwan).
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for all-out efforts for relief and rescue work. (Updated)
