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6.2 magnitude earthquake moves Taiwan

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hit Taiwan on Monday night. There have been no quick studies of significant harm or accidents.

The earthquake was once targeted at a intensity of 28.7 km underneath the sea east of Hualien town at the island’s east coast. (Symbol for Illustration/ Reuters)

An impressive earthquake struck Taiwan on Monday night, shaking structures within the capital and throughout a lot of the northern a part of the island. There have been no quick studies of significant harm or accidents.

America Geological Survey stated the quake measured magnitude 6.2 and was once targeted at a intensity of 28.7 kilometers (18 miles) underneath the sea east of Hualien town at the island’s east coast.

Partitions creaked as place of job structures shook in Taipei, the capital. Lighting fixtures swayed and mirrors and photographs fell to the ground.

The USGS stated financial losses had been anticipated to be low regardless of the robust shaking.

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