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A picture shows that the location of Wenchuan Country in southwestern China's Sichuan Province.
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A picture shows that the location of Wenchuan Country in southwestern China's Sichuan Province.
Information about the earthquake
Location: Wenchuan, Sichuan Province
Date: May 12, 2008
Magnitude: 7.8 on Richter scale
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An aerial view of Yingxiu, Wenchuan county, May 14, 2008, shows the township has been flattened.
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An aerial view of Yingxiu, Wenchuan county, May 14, 2008, shows the township has been flattened.
(China.org.cn, cctv.com.cn, Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2008)