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5.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Taipei, shaking buildings 5.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Taipei, shaking buildings
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A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, according to the Central Meteorological Bureau. Local witnesses reported a slight rocking of buildings in the city.A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, according to the Central Meteorological Bureau. Local witnesses reported a slight rocking of buildings in the city.
The quake’s epicenter was nearly 12km north of Taipei City Hall, at a depth of 140km. The quake’s epicenter was nearly 12km north of Taipei City Hall, at a depth of 140km. 
The tremors were reportedly felt in Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Yilan County.The tremors were reportedly felt in Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Yilan County.
Taiwan is located in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ a zone surrounding the Pacific Ocean where about 90% of the world’s earthquakes occur, according to the US Geological Survey.