A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Ush County in the Aksu region of Xinjiang in northwest China, injuring six people.

The dramatic CCTV footage shows the buildings violently shaking.

The destruction is widespread, with varying degrees of damage reported across the county. So far, the calamity has left 2 people critically injured and 4 with minor injuries. A staggering 47 houses have collapsed, 78 have been damaged, and 6 sheep pens have fallen.

In a swift response, emergency services have worked tirelessly to restore essential services. Power, water, and heating supplies have been reinstated in the county town and surrounding townships.

The G219 highway is now fully operational, but the S306 highway has been obstructed at two locations due to fallen rocks, as well as one blockage near Kongwulaqi Village in Sumutas Township.

Amid the chaos, rescue teams and local authorities are efficiently setting up emergency tents to ensure that everyone affected by the disaster is adequately sheltered and taken care of.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

1月23日2时9分新疆阿克苏地区乌什县（北纬41.26度，东经78.63度）发生7.1级地震，震源深度22公里。震中位于阿合奇县东北方，距离阿合奇县边界1.6公里（库兰萨日克乡），距离县城39公里。
事发时，当地多个监控记录下地震发生瞬间，房屋受到强烈震动。
截止目前，共有人员重伤2人、轻伤4人，均在库兰萨日克乡；全县范围内房屋均有不同程度受损，共倒塌房屋47间、受损78间、倒塌羊圈6座；县城及各乡（镇）场已恢复供电、供水、供暖；G219线全线贯通，S306线2处落石交通受阻，苏木塔什乡孔吾拉奇村1处落石受阻。全县各支力量，正在有序搭建应急帐篷，确保全面安置。