earthquakes

Taiwan Hit By Strongest Earthquake in Nearly 25 Years

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Taiwan Hit By Strongest Earthquake in Nearly 25 Years

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, damaging buildings and causing the deaths of four people. Taiwan’s national fire agency said four people died in Hualien County. Hualien was the epicenter of the quake that struck around 8 a.m. Wednesday. The local United Daily News … Read more

‘Very Strong’ 7.1 Magnitude Quake in Western China Kills 3

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‘Very Strong’ 7.1 Magnitude Quake in Western China Kills 3

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region killed at least three people and caused extensive damage in freezing weather, officials said Tuesday while suggesting that the area’s sparse population contributed to the “very strong” quake’s low death toll.  The quake rocked Uchturpan county in Aksu prefecture shortly after 2 … Read more