The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred ten kilometers near Dali, a popular tourist city.
Two people have been killed and at least 17 injured in the quake, local officials said.
More than 20,000 people have been evacuated, the Yunnan government said.
More than 100,000 people live in the area, which was shaken by the earthquake.
The provincial government reported that several buildings had collapsed and others had been damaged.
The quake was followed by several earthquakes, and China’s seismic observatory, CENC, has warned people not to approach buildings.
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