The number of earthquake victims in Northwest China has increased, according to the state news agency Xinhua. At least 131 people have lost their lives. In the Gansu province, 113 people were found dead by Wednesday morning. 782 were reported injured, according to authorities. In the neighboring Qinghai province, the death toll rose to 21, with 186 injured and 13 missing (as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday).