Earthquake Hit Yunnan, China, 391 Killed

A general view shows collapsed houses after an earthquake hit Ludian county, Yunnan province August 3, 2014. (REUTERS/China Daily)

At least 391 people were killed by an earthquake that struck Yunnan, China on Sunday afternoon.

About 1,891 others were injured by the quake that struck about 11km (7 miles) north-west of Wenping in Yunnan province at 16:30 local time (08:30 GMT) on Sunday.

About 12,000 homes collapsed while 30,000 others were damaged during the disaster.

The quake was the strongest to hit Yunnan in 14 yea rs.

Here are some photos of the disaster…