Strong aftershock jolts west China

Source: Xinhua  |   2008-7-24  |     ONLINE EDITION


AN aftershock measuring 6.0-magnitude jolted the area between Ningqiang County, Shaanxi Province and Qingchuan County, Sichuan Province this afternoon, leaving at least five people injured.

The epicenter of the aftershock was at 32.8 degrees north latitude and 105.6 degrees east longitude, according to the national earthquake network.



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