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Relief efforts continue in China after earthquakes struck in the southwest, killing at least 81 people.

5.6 magnitude quakes struck on Friday (September 7) in Yunnan province.

At least 820 people were injured.

Thousands of buildings were damaged in an area already suffering from poverty and poor infrastructure.

Across Yunnan province, more than 200,000 people have been displaced - many forced to live in makeshift housing and relying on aid.

SOUNDBITE: 48-YEAR OLD FARMER, ZHU MINGGUI SAYING (Mandarin):

"We're living in a tent, but they said they'll remove them within a week. We don't know where we'll stay after that, we'll have to see what the government says. This is the important thing, there's no need to think about other things that don't matter."

Over a hundred thousand dollars have been allocated for relief operations, hampered in some areas by blocked roads and a loss of electricity.

Officials say the death toll could rise as news continues to trickle out from isolated areas.