TAIPEI, Taiwan — A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan’s northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, the second major tremor to hit the island within days. Taiwan’s weather agency, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (11:05 p.m. Manila time) at a depth of 73 kilometers in the sea off Yilan county, southwest of Taipei. The Yilan County Fire Bureau told Agence France-Presse there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Local media said the quake caused buildings in the capital Taipei to sway and was felt across Taiwan. Taiwan […]... Keep on reading: 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan: USGS