Fresh earthquake hits China
Tuesday, 05 Aug 2008 12:35
6.0 magnitude earthquake rocks China's Sichuan province
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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has rocked China's Sichuan province near the area that was devastated by a quake earlier this year.
According to the US Geological Survey the epicentre of today's earthquake was 780 miles southwest of Beijing.
In May, an 8.0 magnitude quake hit the province killing around 70,000 people.
The Xinhua news agency reports today's quake was felt in the Sichuan capital Chengdu where the Olympic torch was being paraded.
There have so far been no reports of casualties.
China is set to host the Olympic Games this month, with the opening ceremony due to take place in Beijing on Friday.