A STRONG 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck off Hualien County in Taiwan, causing ripples to be felt across the Asian country, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Sunday Express
By: Dan Falvey
Date: Dec 16, 2018

Taiwan earthquake: A 5.1 magnitude quake has struck off Hualien County (Image: USGS)

Taiwan earthquake: A 5.1 magnitude quake has struck off Hualien County (Image: USGS)
The quake hit at 9.21pm GMT and was originally reported as being 5.6 in magnitude.

There are no tsunami warnings or casualties reported.

Shock waves from the natural phenomenon were felt across the whole of Taiwan.
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