A 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Hualien County in eastern Taiwan, while there were no immediate reports of damage.

The earthquake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei, and the Meteorological Department said that the earthquake was at a depth of 24.9 kilometers..

Taiwan has been hit by more than a thousand aftershocks since a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the city of Hualien earlier this month. This earthquake claimed the lives of 17 people.

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