Tag: Yilan
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Taiwan Hit by Magnitude 6.6 Offshore Earthquake Near Yilan
Overview: A Powerful Offshore Quake Near Yilan A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan late Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time, approximately 32 kilometers (about 20 miles) from the coastal town of Yilan. The event marked a significant seismic disturbance that rattled…
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Taiwan 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Off Northeast Coast
Overview of the Tremor A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 6.6, struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan late Saturday night. The epicenter was reported about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the coastal town of Yilan, with the tremors felt across parts of northeastern Taiwan. The event occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time, according to…
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Taiwan Braces After magnitude 6.6 offshore earthquake near Yilan
Overview of the quake A strong earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan late Saturday, jolting residents and prompting immediate safety checks. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 6.6 event that occurred at 11:05 p.m. local time, approximately 32 kilometers (about 20 miles) from the coastal town of Yilan. The shallow…