BEIJING — An earthquake hit a mountainous area in southwestern China Saturday morning, killing at least one person and injuring several more, according to state media and the China Earthquake Administration. The quake, which measures 5.9 on the Richter scale by the administration and 5.8 by the U.S. Geological Survey, shook several counties in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, including the scenic Shangri-La county. The epicenter was Benzilan, a small town in Yunnan. The official Xinhua News Agency said one person died and three others were seriously injured. China Earthquake Administration reported that there were no fatalities and that six people were injured. Different accounts ...
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