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Thousands flee buildings as earthquake strikes China

Thousands of people were evacuated from buildings today as an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale struck western China.

Mon, 12 May, 2008 - 12:23

Thousands of people were evacuated from buildings today as an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale struck western China.

The tremor was felt as far away as Thailand and Vietnam.

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