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China: Sichuan province hit by earthquake

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An earthquake has hit Sichuan province in western China, affecting telephone services and prompting residents to leave their houses, The Associated Press reported citing media reports and officials.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was of magnitude 5.6, while China's seismological agency reported the magnitude at 5.8. Sichuan was recently hit by a 6.3-magnitude quake that claimed five lives.

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