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    BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale jolted east China's Fujian Province at 9:36 a.m. on Saturday, and moderate aftershocks are expected, China's seismological authorities said.

    The epicenter was located along the boundary of Xiamen and Longhai cities at 24.53 degrees north and 117.93 degrees east, according to the China National Seismological Network.

Graphics shows a quake jolting southeast China's Fujian Province on July 5, 2008, according to the China National Seismological Network. (Xinhua Photo/Zhang Liyun)Photo Gallery>>>

    A 10-strong team dispatched by Xiamen earthquake survey center arrived at the scene half an hour later. Two teams from the provincial earthquake administration were also sent to the epicenter and regions nearby.

    Some Xiamen residents fled f...

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