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Minor quake damages 678 homes in Yunnan

AN earthquake that jolted Yunnan Province yesterday has affected 80,600 people and damaged 678 homes, authorities of the southwest province said today.

A 4.8-magnitude quake hit Yingjiang County of Dai-Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture of Dehong at 3:11 pm yesterday. The epicenter was about 10 km deep.

The quake had forced the emergency evacuation of 64,500 people by last night, the county government said in a statement.

The quake also had brought down one home, seriously damaged 229 homes and slightly damaged further 448, it said.

Local authorities have sent relief teams and materials in the quake-hit region.

The county government has sent out 300 tents, 200 cotton-padded quilts and 200 coats, and 10 tons of rice.

 

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