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6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Taiwan
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- 15 December, 2022
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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake originating in the waters off Taiwan’s eastern coast shook the island Wednesday, but no injuries or major damage were immediately reported.
Report informs, citing AP News, that the earthquake struck 29 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Hualien, a city on Taiwan’s east coast, the island’s Central Weather Bureau said. The depth was 5.7 kilometers (3.5 miles).
Buildings in the capital, Taipei, shook for about a minute and the subway briefly paused operations to ensure passenger safety.
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