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04/20/2024 09:06:00 am

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Earthquake Strikes China; 6.5 Magnitude Kills 6 People Can Cause Depression

Rescue Work Of 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake

(Photo : Getty Images) A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit China

A strong earthquake happened in China today with six people died and around 50 people who are injuured. Earthquake with magnitude of 6.5 happened in China today aside from the damages to the property of the residents, said China authorities to media.

The said earthquake hit Hotan region of the Xinjiang, Pishan county with the depth of 6 miles around 9 a.m. today according to China Earthquake Networks. "Buildings were trembling and people rushed to the streets," based on the people in the area, Reuters reported.

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There are about 3, 000 houses as well as other buildings that are being damaged according to the report of the Bureau of Civil Affairs of Xinjiang. Unfortunately, there are many traditional houses were collapsed. Right now, there are about 1, 000 tents sent in the region.

"If many people are gathered in one place during an earthquake, it can lead to a serious disaster, but in this case, there were relatively few people so it isn't so serious," Sun Shihong reported, broadcaster of China Central television, Fox News.

Earthquakes frequently hit China. It was in year 2008 when Earthquake also attacked and killed about 70,000 people that time.

Such tragedy has a great impact not only to China government but especially to the family and love ones of those people who died. Such traumatic experience could greatly affect their health, mentally and emotionally. This is especially true to children whose parents have been killed.

And since there were many properties that were damaged many people are again suffering especially during the first few months after the tragedy. They don't know yet where and how to start. During this period their mental, emotional, and physical health will be affected, NCTSN reported.

Studies proved the following as post earthquake impact to families and children who experienced the tremors of it.

For those who experience the severe shaking of earthquake have the most persistent stress and grief reactions. Furthermore, it will create anxiety especially to young people or children. Depression will be present as well. Parents or adults will experience depression due to damaged properties that they invested especially the house and other properties like cars or business.

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