Gempa 6.1 Skala Ritcher Gegar Pinggir Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese authorities say a moderate earthquake has struck off the northeastern part of the island. There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

The Central Weather Bureau says the magnitude 6.1 quake hit offshore 54 miles (86 kilometers) east of the city of Ilan at 3:43 p.m. Tuesday (0743 GMT), about 79 miles (127 kilometers) east of Taipei.

The United States Geological Survey says the quake had a magnitude of 5.5.

Earthquakes frequently rattle Taiwan, but most are minor and cause little or no damage.

However, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in central Taiwan in 1999 killed more than 2,300 people, and in December 2006 a 6.7-magnitude tremor south of Kaohsiung severed undersea cables and disrupted telephone and Internet service to millions of users throughout Asia.

-INQUIRER.net

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