6.0 quake hits Sichuan in China

Updated: 13:46, Tuesday, 5 August 2008

A strong earthquake has rocked the western Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Gansu.

1 of 1China - Quake in Sichuan
China - Quake in Sichuan

The quake measured a potentially destructive 6.0 magnitude on the Richter scale, the US Geological Survey reported.

The quake was centred 48km north-northwest of Guangyuan, China, at a depth of 9.92km, USGS said.

A shallow quake of that magnitude is capable of significant property damage.

In May a 7.9 magnitude quake hit the region killing at least 70,000 people.

Live Player

  • watch live

    Nuacht RTÉ

  • Next
  • 17:20 - 18:00

    Sinn Fein Ard Fheis: The Leader's Speech

  • 18:01 - 18:30

    RTÉ News: Six One and Weather

  • Later
  • 23:20 - 23:40

    RTÉ News and Weather

  • 13:20 - 13:30

    RTÉ News and Farming Weather