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12

Earthquake measuring 7.5 strikes China

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061003_earthquake.jpgAn earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck China’s Sichuan province on Monday, less than 100 km (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Chengdu.

The quake struck Wenchuan County, 100 kms to the north-west of Chengdu, provincial capital of Sichuan, on Monday afternoon, the bureau said.

The quake was felt in Beijing also, with reports of buildings swaying and people running out of their apartments into the streets.

Zhengzhou, Chengu and Chongqing also reported major tremors, a Chinese news agency said.

China’s tallest building, the Jinmao Tower in Shanghai, as well as other high-rise buildings were ordered evacuated after the quake and aftershocks.

The U.S. Geological Survey said,”The quake struck at 0628 GMT at a depth of 29 km (18 miles). The agency originally put the strength of the quake at 7.8 “.



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