Taiwan Earthquake News - 6.6 Magnitude Strikes off Coast of Taiwan

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<h1>Taiwan Earthquake News - 6.6 Magnitude Strikes off Coast of Taiwan</h1>

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Cars pile up on top of one another in a computerized stopping tower after a seismic tremor struck off the eastern shoreline of Taipei, Taiwan on April 20.

A solid seismic tremor struck off the shore of Taiwan early Monday, creating some harm ashore.

The 6.6-extent seismic tremor was found exactly 47 miles (76 kilometers) east-upper east of Hualian, the U.S. Geographical Survey reported.

Taiwan's Central News Agency reported that the tremors were felt over the island, incorporating in the capital, Taipei.

A 84-year-old man passed on in a flame in Taipei's Xinzhuang area that city powers said they suspected was created by the tremor.

The electrical transformer blast likewise brought about the hospitalization of a 28-year-old man for smoke inward breath, authorities said.

The seismic tremor harmed water pipes in Shulin area, flooding a few streets and upsetting movement, as per the Taipei city government.

The shake had a reported profundity of 18 miles (28.9 kilometers). At first, the USGS had assessed the profundity at 0.6 miles (1 kilometer).
 
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