Hundreds Dead Following 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake in China

by Gary Kopycinski on April 14, 2010

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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.