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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan - Central Weather Bureau

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A powerful 5.9-magnitude quake struck eastern Taiwan at 11:24 a.m. local time, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).

The epicentre of the natural disaster was located 70.7 kilometers northeast of Taitung County Hall, at a depth of 40.4 km, according to CWB data.

The earthquake was registered in Taitung County, Hualien County, Chiayi County, Nantou County, Tainan City, Yunlin County, and Changhua County.

​No injuries were reported.

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