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Sichuan Earthquake Victims Say Casualties Are Heavy and Rescue Is Slow
The aftermath of a 6.6-magnitude earthquake in Hailuogou in China's southwestern Sichuan Province on Sept. 5, 2022. STR/AFP via Getty Images
Sophia Lam
By Sophia Lam
9/9/2022Updated: 9/9/2022
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A 6.8 magnitude quake struck China’s southwestern Sichuan Province on Sept. 5 with casualties still being evaluated so far 86 deaths and 35 people missing, as of Sept. 8.

The epicenter is in Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park, which is a mountainous national reserve in Luding county, near Mount Gongga.

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