SINGAPORE—An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Taiwan, the United States Geological Survey said on Oct. 23 at 12:34 p.m. local time.
Witnesses said it set buildings shaking in the capital Taipei.
12:35宜蘭台北三級地震#辦公室心驚驚
Posted by 魏文元 Vivienne Wei on Monday, October 22, 2018
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which hit 95 km (59 miles) southeast of the coastal town of Su-ao at a depth of 34 km (21 miles).
Strong #earthquake (#地震) shakes Taiwan Region 9 min ago. Map of eyewitnesses' felt reports: pic.twitter.com/d1CNgklMY9
— EMSC (@LastQuake) October 23, 2018
Su-ao is about 70 km (44 miles) away from the capital.
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