Strong quake hits east Taiwan, rattles buildings in capital

Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau says a strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the east of the island.

The office said the quake happened just after 1 p.m. local time (0500GMT).

The epicenter was located just over 10 kilometers northwest of the eastern coastal city of Hualien.

It struck at a depth of 10 kilometers.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

The quake shook buildings in the northern capital, Taipei, which is about 115 kilometers away.

Associated Press

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