6.6-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan’s east coast: USGS ...Middle East

Daily Sun - News
6.6-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan’s east coast: USGS
TAIPEI: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.The quake hit just after 9:30 pm (1330 GMT) about 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of the coastal city of Taitung at 10 kilometres deep, the USGS said.Local media initially reported no injuries or damage from the quake.Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau put the magnitude slightly lower at 6.4 but said it was shallower at 7.3 kilometres.Taiwan is regularly hit by earthquakes as the island lies near the junction of two tectonic plates.The island does not issue tsunami warnings unless a quake is more powerful than magnitude 7.0.Some earthquakes of 6.0 or more can prove deadly, although m

Hence then, the article about 6 6 magnitude quake strikes off taiwan s east coast usgs was published today ( ) and is available on Daily Sun ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( 6.6-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan’s east coast: USGS )

Apple Storegoogle play

Last updated :

Also on site :

Most viewed in News


Latest News