The moment 6.8 earthquake hit SW China's Sichuan, killing at least 30. Rescue efforts underway

 

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 According to the report, some people are trapped under collapsed houses but no further details were given.  

Over 30 dead after powerful earthquake hits SW China's Sichuan

More than 30 people were killed after a magnitude-6.8 earthquake hit southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday, local officials said.

The Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has activated the highest level of emergency response due to the earthquake.
*(At least 21 people have been killed after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern China, state media said.)

China quake:Aviation rescue team dispatched to epicenter. At least 21 people killed:
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The Chinese government activated its Level-III emergency response for earthquakes after a magnitude-6.8 quake hit in Luding County in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday.

M6.8 earthquake hits Luding County in SW China.

- A magnitude-6.8 earthquake jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 12:52 p.m. on Monday (September 5).

- Several aftershocks have been recorded in nearby areas.

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2. Magnitude Mw 6.6
Region WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA
Date time 2022-09-05 04:52:21.3 UTC
Location 29.73 N ; 102.23 E
Depth 10 km
Distances:
 79 km WSW of Ya'an, China / pop: 612,000 / local time: 12:52:21.3 2022-09-05
40 km SE of Kangding, China / pop: 100,000 / local time: 12:52:21.3 2022-09-05