Taiwan Earthquake Today: 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits East-Asian Country

Taiwan Earthquake Today: A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the capital city of Taiwan on Monday evening, shaking buildings in the capital and most of the northern part of the island. There were no immediate damage or serious injuries reported.

The US Geological Survey said the quake measured 6.2 and was centred at a depth of 28.7 kilometres (18 miles) under the sea, east of the city of Hualien on the island’s east coast.

Walls creaked as office buildings shook in Taipei, the capital. Lights swayed and mirrors and pictures fell to the floor.

The USGS said economic losses were expected to be low despite the strong shaking.

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