Quake hits China again

26 May 2008 - 02:00
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BEIJING - At least one person was killed and 400 were hurt when a 5,8 magnitude tremor hit southwest China yesterday, state television reported.

BEIJING - At least one person was killed and 400 were hurt when a 5,8 magnitude tremor hit southwest China yesterday, state television reported.

The earthquake occurred nearly a fortnight after a massive quake killed tens of thousands of people in the same area.

More than 7000 homes toppled during yesterday's aftershock in Sichuan province, the report said. - Reuters