5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Taiwan
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said.
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A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said.
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