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Quake strikes area of Taiwan
03 Oct 2009 17:52:17 GMT
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck on Saturday near eastern Taiwan, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake was centered 22 miles (29 km) south of Hua-Lien, Taiwan at a depth of 22.4 miles (36 km).

There were no immediate reports of damage. (Writing by Alan Elsner)


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