When was the yunnan earthquake

About 25, homes and 79, buildings were toppled, 39, homes and , buildings were severely damaged, , homes and , buildings were weakened. About 15, people were affected, and over people were evacuated. More than homes and 1, buildings were severely damaged, more than 2, homes and 7, buildings were weakened. Further investigation will be carried out to assess damage and losses.

Q: What relief measures has the Chinese government taken since the earthquake? General Secretary Xi Jinping immediately gave instruction, calling for saving people's lives first, reducing casualties and making proper resettlement. In the morning of August 4, Premier Li Keqiang led a working group to inspect the disaster stricken areas, and oversee relief efforts.

Try our free app! Android iOS version. More info. Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake ruptured along a surface of approx. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 44 km 27 mi.

Aftershocks typically occur during the weeks and months following the quake at or near the same fault, at distances of up to approx. The often broadly linear arrangement of aftershock epicenters encompasses the rupture zone of the main shock check on the map below to verify. Please wait while we search through millions of records. Photo: Xinhua.

Photo: Xinhua An earthquake in Yangbi county, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, left 30 injured but they are now out of danger while 19 stranded tourists have returned home, local authority announced on Sunday during a press briefing.

According to the authorities, 14, houses in Yangbi county were damaged and totally collapsed as of Saturday afternoon. China country profile. This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.

Howard Zhang from the BBC Chinese Service says rescue teams are working in difficult terrain to help people trapped under rubble. A major rescue and relief operation is under way. Chinese state broadcaster footage shows the moment the earthquake strikes. Image source, Reuters. Paramilitary policemen helped to rescue injured residents in Zhaotong. People walk among debris after the earthquake in Ludian county. Image source, AFP.