6.6 mag quake strikes southeast Taiwan; no word on damage
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- AP
- Published Date: 05:31 | 17 September 2022
- Modified Date: 05:34 | 17 September 2022
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.
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