World News | Offshore Earthquake Shakes Buildings in Taiwan's Capital

Taipei, Dec 10 (AP) A strong earthquake off the eastern coast of Taiwan shook the capital city of Taipei on Thursday night.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

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Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said the earthquake measured 6.7 and struck about 9:20 p.m. at a depth of 77 kilometers (48 miles).

The US Geological Survey measured the magnitude as 6.2.

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Taiwan, which sits on a seismologically active arc known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, is frequently hit by earthquakes, sometimes deadly ones.

The self-governing island lies 160 kilometers (100 miles) off the coast of mainland China. (AP)

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