A firefighter inspects the damage caused by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Wushi county in Xinjiang’s Aksu prefecture, Northwest China on Tuesday. Photo: Aksu Fire Brigade

Houses are damaged by the earthquake in Wushi county, Aksu prefecture. Photo: VCG

The earthquake caused structural damage to buildings, including causing part of a wall inside a house to collapse. Photo: VCG

Emergency services evacuate people in Wushi county. Photo: VCG

Firefighters inspect damage to a house after the earthquake. Photo: Xinhua

An emergency services worker installs lighting in a gymnasium being used as a temporary shelter for earthquake victims in Aheqi county, Aksu prefecture. Photo: Xinhua

Railway staff inspect tracks and other equipment after the earthquake. Photo: VCG