Smoky Mountain Journal -6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan Shaking, Toppling Buildings. No Word On Deaths, Injuries




The Great Smoky Mountain Journal Source: Fox News Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:31 PM

6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan Shaking, Toppling Buildings. No Word On Deaths, Injuries
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday near the coast of Taiwan, shaking and toppling building, according to local reports and postings on social media. The earthquake hit the east coast of Taiwan, about 14 miles east-northeast of Hualian, around 11:50 p.m. local time, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Preliminary information stated that the quake was about 6 miles deep. It’s unclear if anyone was injured. A series of earthquakes have struck off the coast of Taiwan in recent days. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck in the area two days ago and another quake, measuring 5.3, hit the same area later that day, Reuters reported. The Associated Press contributed to this report.