2 sentences

1. 据外电报道，该地区发生了强震。

   jù wài​diàn bào​dào, gāi dì​qū fā​shēng le qiáng​zhèn.

   According to foreign news reports, a strong earthquake occurred in the region.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 这场强震毁坏了该地区的大部分住宅。

   zhè cháng qiáng​zhèn huǐ​huài le gāi dì​qū de dà​bù​fen zhù​zhái.

   The powerful earthquake destroyed most of the residences in the area.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary