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shanghaiist Another eathquake occurence in Taiwan this morning at 10:59 am local time. It has reached 6.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale. Its epicenter is 150 miles south-southwest of Ishigaki-jima in Ryukyu Island Japan. There were several quakes felt in Taiwan, but today’s earthquake hits the largest. Five hours earlier another earthquake struck 50 miles east-northeast of Ishigaki-jima. Another 4.6 magnitude hit at 12:09 PM approximately 155 miles south-southwest of Ishigaki-jima. Taiwan is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire wherein quakes often occur. No major damages and casualties were immediately reported. Another Quake Hits Taiwan is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →