Disaster● ElevatedBreaking5d ago · Nov 1, 2026, 9:36 AM
5.6-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan's east coast
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from thestandard_hk · hong kong · East Asia
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan at 4.20pm on Sunday, bringing noticeable tremors to Yilan and Hualien counties.
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