There was a strong earthquake in southwest China's Sichuan province. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.8 were recorded at 12.52 local time (7.52 Moscow time).
According to the Chinese Seismological Center, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in Ludin County (Jagsamka) of Gardze-Tibet Autonomous Region. The source was located at a depth of 16 km.
It is known that seven people died. Information about the destruction is being clarified.
Province of Sichuan is one of the most seismodangerous regions of PRC. In May 2008 there was the largest earthquake of magnitude 8 here. As a result 87 150 people were lost and dead, 374 thousands were wounded, several millions lost their homes. Damage exceeded one trillion yuan ($150 billion).