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Moderate earthquake strikes east Taiwan

TAIWANESE authorities say a moderate earthquake has struck the eastern part of the island, rattling buildings but causing no casualties or damage. The Central Weather Bureau says the 5.4 magnitude quake hit 6... ...full story at Shanghai Daily

from Shanghai Daily on Sat, Aug 02 2008

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