Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean from Chile to New Zealand where most of the world’s earthquakes occur. Taiwan’s worst modern quake, ...

Taiwan lies along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean from Chile to New Zealand where most of the world's earthquakes occur.

Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake had a magnitude of 5.9 ...

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

Taiwan lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean from Chile to New Zealand where most of the world’s earthquakes occur.

According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 15 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks ...

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Taiwan lies along the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' a line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean from Chile to New Zealand where most of the world's earthquakes occur. Taiwan Earthquake Today: A ...

Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan near east coast city of Hualien, agencies say Hualien, located 154 kilometers (95.6 miles) south of the capital Taipei, is relatively thinly populated compared to the ...

A significant 5.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Taiwan, with its epicenter south of Hualien City. Buildings in Taipei swayed for about a minute, but initial reports indicate no major damage.

Impact: The 1933 earthquake was Southern California’s deadliest in the modern record, leaving nearly 120 dead and causing $40 million in property damage. In the past, this fault has started ...