An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale has struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei.
The quake struck at 0501 GMT at a depth of 19 km in eastern Hualien.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

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