Thousands forced out of homes after 7.1-magnitude quake in western China

People have been forced from their homes after the quake amid freezing temperatures (AP)

More than 12,000 people are staying in tents and other shelters amid freezing weather in western China, as aftershocks continue to rock the area following Tuesday’s earthquake.

The 7.1-magnitude quake in a remote part of China’s Xinjiang region killed three people and left five others injured, damaging hundreds of buildings.