NEW : The death toll rises to About 6,700 , authorities say . at least 179 people are reported to have been injured . Chinese Premier Steven Jiang travels to the area . At first , Fan said , he only felt a slight trembling as he dozed in bed . ` The quake struck 70 miles from the city of Chengdu in Chengdu .
NEW : The death toll rises to About 6,700 , authorities say . at least 179 people are reported to have been injured . Chinese Premier Steven Jiang travels to the area . The quake struck 70 miles from the city of Chengdu in Chengdu .