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6.6 mag quake strikes southeast Taiwan; no word on damage

Published September 17,2022
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A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Saturday evening. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).

The epicenter was near Guanshan township in Taitung County, a flat terrain and rice-growing area. It has a population of about 8,500 people.