Hundreds Dead Following 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake in China

CHINA–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2010.  The U.S. Geological Survey has reported that a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck at 7:49 a.m. local time (7:49 p.m. ET Tuesday) in the Southern Qinghai region of China.  Several strong aftershocks, one of which was reported as a 5.8 magnitude, stuck within hours of the initial quake.

The Xinhua News Agency has reported that the death toll is nearly 400 with thousands of people sustaining injuries.  Many others, including primary school children,…