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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan: Weather Agency

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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan: Weather Agency

Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. Taipei:  A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 34 km (21.13 miles) off Taiwan’s eastern city of Hualien on Friday, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. The quake had a…

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Taiwan earthquake: More than 600 people still stranded, three days after earthquake that killed at least 12

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Taiwan earthquake: More than 600 people still stranded, three days after earthquake that killed at least 12

HUALIEN, TAIWAN – APRIL 06: A helicopter descends onto a car park carrying people rescued from the Taroko Gorge after they were trapped in the mountainous areas for nearly 3 days on April 06, 2024 in Hualien, Taiwan. There are still hundreds of victims stuck in the mountains after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit eastern…

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Taiwan Earthquake: Rescuers search for people out of contact in Taiwan after strong earthquake

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Taiwan Earthquake: Rescuers search for people out of contact in Taiwan after strong earthquake

Debris surrounds a tilted building a day after a powerful earthquake struck, in Hualien City, eastern Taiwan, on April 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Rescuers searched for dozens of people out of contact on April 4, a day after Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century damaged buildings, caused multiple rockslides and killed nine…

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