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Taiwan hit by 5.5-magnitude earthquake

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Christian Baha / JG

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A 5.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) data on Monday.

The quake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers and 66 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan.

The tremor follows the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on Sunday, leaving 146 people injured and property damaged, according to the fire department.

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