A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Taiwan, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and some reported damage.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck under the Pacific Ocean east of Hualien County Wednesday at 7:55 p.m., the Central Weather Administration said. The quake struck 25.9 kilometers south-southwest of Hualien County Hall at a focal depth of 10.2 kilometers. The epicenter was located in the township of Fenglin.

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