6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, No Immediate Damage Reported

A strong earthquake shook buildings in the capital city of Taipei. The quake had a depth of 24.9 km (15.5 miles), as confirmed by the weather administration.

This recent event adds to more than 1,000 aftershocks that Taiwan has experienced following a 7.2 magnitude quake that struck Hualien earlier in the month and resulted in the tragic loss of 17 lives. It is important to note that this story has not been altered by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.