China Earthquake Networks Centre

Major earthquake off Taiwan is felt in mainland China, Japan, Philippines

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Major earthquake off Taiwan is felt in mainland China, Japan, Philippines

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan on Friday at 7.35am local time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre. There were no immediate reports of damage. The quake – the second major earthquake to rock the island in the past year – was monitored at a depth of about 16km (10 … Read more

Taiwan earthquake disrupts trains in mainland China at start of Ching Ming travel rush

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Taiwan earthquake disrupts trains in mainland China at start of Ching Ming travel rush

The 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Taiwan at 7.58am local time, causing buildings to collapse and killing at least nine. There are 934 people reported to be injured, while efforts are continuing to rescue 56 trapped in the wreckage. While Taiwan’s eastern Hualien county suffered the brunt of the quake, its effects … Read more