6.3-Magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan region

The earthquake's epicenter was in the sea off Taiwan's Taitung county, at a depth of 16.5 km (10.3 miles), the weather bureau said.

It reported only minor shaking in the county, a largely rural area.

The quake was not felt in Taipei, according to NDTV.

Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes.

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