Powerful quake strikes off Taiwan

AP ^ | 5-31-2008 | AP

[Westlander]

TAPEI, Taiwan - Officials say a powerful earthquake has struck at the Pacific Ocean off southeastern Taiwan, but no damage or injuries have been reported.

Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau says the magnitude 6.8 quake hit at around 9:57 a.m. on Sunday (0157 GMT Sunday). It was faintly felt in Taiwan.

[Westlander]

Someone's really been pissing off Geb recently.

[krb]

I am waiting to see what Sharon Stone thinks.

[Ann Archy]

Sharon probably thinks they should fold into China like good little people do.

[Cold Heart]

The USGS world site shows a recent 6.4 in Batan Phillipines but does not show a 6.8 near Taiwan

[Westlander]

Roger that.
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