A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has shaken southwest China’s Sichuan Province, causing heavy casualties.
International media Reports According to the report, a strong earthquake hit the Chinese province of Sichuan at 4:33 pm on Thursday, the shocking videos of which have also come to light.
The epicenter was reported at 6.0 magnitude, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
The quake affected more than 24,000 homes and rescued 76,000, local officials said.
According to the report, three people have been killed and more than 80 injured so far, 20 of them in critical condition.
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The epicenter was reported at 10 km below the epicenter, according to the CENC.
The Sichuan government has declared a state of emergency in the province and started rescue operations, while citizens have been warned of aftershocks.
