Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake in Eastern Sea Area, Maximum Intensity 4
According to the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred tonight at 8:39 PM in Taiwan's eastern sea area, with a focal depth of 98.3 kilometers. The maximum intensity of 4 was observed in Yilan, Hsinchu, Nantou, and Hualien counties.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 1st) According to the latest information from the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred tonight at 8:39 PM, with a focal depth of 98.3 kilometers. The epicenter was located 38.7 kilometers east-northeast of Yilan County Government (in Taiwan's eastern sea area). The maximum intensity of 4 was observed in Yilan County, Hsinchu County, Nantou County, and Hualien County. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150501
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 1st) According to the latest information from the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred tonight at 8:39 PM, with a focal depth of 98.3 kilometers. The epicenter was located 38.7 kilometers east-northeast of Yilan County Government (in Taiwan's eastern sea area). The maximum intensity of 4 was observed in Yilan County, Hsinchu County, Nantou County, and Hualien County. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150501
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