Large boulders were found on the lawns of damaged houses.

"Other people lost everything, not only myself," he said, and casually pointed to the damaged houses as if he could see them.

City officials insist that they simply want to clear away 100 of the most damaged houses.

Other costs including finding accommodation for families and repairs to damaged houses.

Several people were missing, although most of the damaged houses had been searched.

The villagers were eventually allowed to return and the reconstruction of damaged houses was financed by the military authorities.

Estimates placed the number of damaged houses at 1,150.

Government officials promised that there would be aid to villagers to rebuild any damaged houses.

Owners of damaged houses may be eligible for insurance protection.

For its rebuilding after the earthquake, the government had to demolish the damaged houses.