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5.9-magnitude offshore quake rattles Taiwan: US Geological Survey
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TAIPEI – A 5.9-magnitude offshore earthquake rattled Taiwan on June 11, the US Geological Survey said, with AFP journalists reporting buildings shaking in the capital Taipei. Firefighters were dispatched to check the impact of the moderate quake, which hit 71km south of Hualien City. It struck off the island’s east coast at a depth of about 31km, the USGS said. “When the earthquake struck, the computer screen and fan shook heavily,” said a firefighter in the coastal town of Chenggong. “It was much stronger than previous quakes. I immediately thought... Read More




