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Reports: 6.1 magnitude quake hits southwest China

China's official Xinhua News Agency says a 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck Sichuan province. There were no reports of casualties. ...full story at USA Today

from USA Today on Sat, Aug 30 2008

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