The moment 6.8 earthquake hit SW China's Sichuan, killing at least 7. Rescue efforts underway

According to the report, some people are trapped under collapsed houses but no further details were given.
The Chinese government activated its Level-III emergency response for earthquakes after a magnitude-6.8 quake hit in Luding County in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday.

M6.8 earthquake hits Luding County in SW China.

- A magnitude-6.8 earthquake jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 12:52 p.m. on Monday (September 5).

- Several aftershocks have been recorded in nearby areas.

- At least seven people were killed.
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2. Magnitude Mw 6.6
Region WESTERN SICHUAN, CHINA
Date time 2022-09-05 04:52:21.3 UTC
Location 29.73 N ; 102.23 E
Depth 10 km
Distances:
79 km WSW of Ya'an, China / pop: 612,000 / local time: 12:52:21.3 2022-09-05
40 km SE of Kangding, China / pop: 100,000 / local time: 12:52:21.3 2022-09-05