On the journey back to Batan Island, I found myself fighting off nausea aboard a small faluwa, the traditional Ivatan boat ...

Taiwan struck by 5.9 magnitude earthquake Tuesday evening, USGS says.

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake Tuesday evening, the United States Geological Survey reported. The earthquake was detected about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan was struck by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake Tuesday evening, the United States Geological Survey reported. The earthquake was detected about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of ...

Earthquake today: 5.9-magnitude quake strikes Taiwan near Hualien city Firefighters were dispatched to check the impact of the moderate quake, which hit 71 kilometres (44 miles) south of Hualien City.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said.

Monitoring agencies say Taiwan has been struck by an earthquake about 71 kilometers south of Hualien City. The quake hit seconds after cell phone alarms went off at 7:01 p.m.

The United States Geological Survey calculated the earthquake's magnitude at 5.9, and Taiwan's Central Weather Administration reported a 6.4 magnitude.

A significant 5.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Taiwan, with its epicenter south of Hualien City. Buildings in Taipei swayed ...