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Earthquake Hits Sichuan, 25 Dead

By Sonya Bryskine and Gary Du

Epoch Times Staff Aug 31, 2008

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Sichuan's earthquakes have been happening since the since the May 12
“Great Sichuan Earthquake. (China Photos/Getty Images)

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit China’s Sichuan
Province on Saturday August 30, making it the sixth tremor to rattle the
volatile region since the May 12 “Great Sichuan Earthquake”.

At least 25 people have died and 190 were injured, according to
Government sources. The earthquake hit at 4.30pm, when most people were
at home. The tremor left an18-metre crack on the reservoir of Julong
Mountain.

According to a Government representative from Huili County, where the
epicentre was recorded, there are no details of the number of collapsed
houses yet. People have basic water supply and food, he said. The
representative did not give his name, which is common in China.