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4.9-magnitude earthquake jolts SW 皇冠体育app

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-12-29 19:57

CHENGDU - An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale jolted southwest 皇冠体育app's Sichuan Province at 2:18 p.m. Monday, according to the provincial earthquake administration.

The earthquake occurred in the bordering area between Qingchuan County and Jiangyou City. It was clearly felt in the provincial capital of Chengdu more than 200 km away.

There were not reports of casualties, but the quake caused power cut in a town in Qingchuan.