A 6.6-magnitude quake struck in Lushan county, near the city of Yaan in the southwestern province of Sichuan, on April 20, 2013, close to where a devastating 7.9 temblor hit in May 2008 killing some 70,000.
Yaan earthquake
Photos: Strong quake strikes Yaan, Sichuan, evoking 2008 tragedy
21 Apr 2013
Workers in Lushan county build settlements for earthquake survivors. Photo: Simon Song
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