Strong quake in southern China kills hundreds

Strong quake in southern China kills hundreds

ZHAOTONG, China - Photo shows a devastated area in Zhaotong in southwestern China's Yunnan Province on Aug. 4, 2014, following a powerful earthquake. Hundreds of people were killed by the 6.5-magnitude quake, which struck Ludian County of Zhaotong City at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 3.

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