At Least 3 Dead After Earthquake Strikes Southwestern China

A damaged wall is seen after a 6.0 earthquake that killed three and injured a dozen in Luzhou, in southwestern China's Sichuan Province on Sept. 16, 2021. STR/AFP via Getty Images

An earthquake—measuring a magnitude of 6.0—jolted southwestern China’s Sichuan Province early  Thursday morning, according to China’s state-run media.

At least three people have been confirmed dead and three others seriously injured in Lu County, where the center of the quake struck, local authorities said.