You have been sending us pictures after a powerful earthquake hit China. Mary Frances Cappiello: We felt the earthquake in Shanghai. People were evacuated from tall buildings in the east of the city.
A policeman checks the damage to a building in Chendu after the earthquake. Photo: Chris Cherry
Chris Cherry: Hospitals were evacuated in Chengdu in Sichuan province. Nurses tried to call by mobile but networks were down.
People queuing outside the Sichuan University sports field preparing to camp for the night. Photo: Daniel Ebbutt
Crowds gather to sleep on the Sichuan University sports field rather than risk aftershocks within buildings. Photo: Daniel Ebbutt
Chengdu residents hesitant to return indoors gather in the street. Photo: Andrew Garde Joia
Chris Cherry: People fearing aftershocks sleep on a football pitch in Chengdu. To see your picture featured please send it to yourpics@bbc.co.uk. Terms & conditions at bbc.co.uk
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