Powerful quake strikes off Taiwan’s East Coast

The China Post
Date: October 7, 2016
By: The China Post news staff

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred off the East Coast late Thursday night, centered in waters only kilometers from Green Island.

The temblor, which was felt at a magnitude of 5.0 on the island, struck at a depth of 20 kilometers and shook buildings as far away as Taipei.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.    [FULL  STORY]