An earthquake measuring 6.5 has hit southern China, killing at least five and injuring many more.

Footage filmed in Jiuzhaigou County, Sichuan Province on August 8, showed giant chandeliers shaking on the ceiling of a building as the quake struck.

Another clip showed people running for safety in the streets with debris on the ground.

The China Earthquake Networks Centre recorded the earthquake at magnitude 7.0 and said it struck at a depth of 20 kilometres (12 miles).

The earthquake hit at 9:20 p.m. (1320 GMT) near the Jiuzhaigou national park, according to local media.

Footage has emerged of the moment a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hitting Jiuzhaigou County, Sichuan Province.

The video, filmed on August 8, shows lights and water in the aquarium shaking, while people running out of the building as wall bricks fell down.

Recently, five people were killed and 63 were injured.

Since Jiuzhaigou is a tourist attraction, all casualties were visitors.