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Thousands forced from homes after 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocks China

Source: AP

More than 12,000 people have been forced out of their homes and three people were killed as a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked China.

Displaced people were staying in tents and other shelters as aftershocks continued to shake western China on Wednesday, with many having to light bonfires to keep warm in freezing conditions.

The killed three people region shortly after 2am on Tuesday.

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