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Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude rocks China's Sichaun; 12 killed, 175 injured, thousands evacuated

FP Staff • August 9, 2017, 15:05:30 IST
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At least 12 people were killed and 175 injured when a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck in China’s Sichaun province, however the toll was expected to climb.

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At least 12 people were killed and 175 injured when an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale rocked China’s Sichaun province. Authorities fear the death toll may climb further. Reuters

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The earthquake occurred at 9.19 pm local time on Tuesday. China’s National Commission for Disaster Reduction has estimated that as many as 100 people may have perished, based on census data from the sparsely populated region. Reuters

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The earthquake was followed by at least one aftershock, which measured at 4.2 magnitude according to the US Geological Survey. Reuters

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Jiuzhaigou county has dispatched more than 90 emergency vehicles and 1,200 personnel to participate in rescue work. So far, 31,500 tourists have been relocated to safe places. AP

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President Xi Jinping has called for all-out efforts to rapidly organise relief work and rescue those injured. Chinese prime minister Li Keqiang also urged local authorities to intensify relief work. AP

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Sichuan is an earthquake-prone region. In May 2008, an 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck Wenchuan and killed more than 80,000 people. In 2013, a 7.0 magnitude quake hit Lushan, in which 196 people were killed. Reuters

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