Houses collapse after 5.4-magnitude earthquake rocks eastern China

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern China before dawn on Sunday, 6 August, knocking down houses and injuring at least 10 people according to state media. The quake, the magnitude of which was measured by the US Geological Survey (USGS), occurred at 2:33am near Dezhou city which is around 300km (185 miles) south of Beijing, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). It was centred around 10km (six miles) below the surface, the CENC said. No deaths have been reported. State media reported that 74 houses collapsed. State broadcaster CCTV showed damaged village houses in the epicentre. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: /c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB

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