Yunnan Earthquake Raises Fears on Hydropower Projects

(Beijing) – The deadly earthquake in the southwestern province of Yunnan has sparked debate on whether the recent surge in seismic activity can be linked to the impact of hydropower projects in the region.

As of October 8, at least one person died and another 323 were injured in the earthquake which struck the county of Jinggu in the southern part of Yunnan the previous day, according to state media. The quake's epicenter was 20 kilometers away from the county and measured 6.6 on the Richter scale. The government has started rescue operations.