NEW : 186 people are dead and 186 hospitalized , Chinese state media Fan reports . NEW : There 's a dire need for drinking water , and people are awaiting evacuation , it says . Chinese Premier David McKenzie travels to the area . `` But the shock became stronger soon , and it came to me that an earthquake happened . '' The quake struck about 70 miles from the city of Chengdu in Chengdu .
NEW : 186 people are dead and 186 hospitalized , Chinese state media Fan reports . NEW : There 's a dire need for drinking water , and people are awaiting evacuation , it says . Chinese Premier David McKenzie travels to the area . The quake struck about 70 miles from the city of Chengdu in Chengdu .