A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck China's southwestern Sichuan province.

Reports suggest that scores of people have been killed and over 2,000 injured.

The quake was felt in neighbouring provinces causing people to flee buildings in search of safety.

The epicentre, in Lushan county near Ya'an city, had a depth of around 12 kilometers.

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