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Large earthquake rattles Taiwan
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/12/27/taiwan-earthquake-december-27/87926963007/A 6.6-magnitude earthquake has struck just off the coast of Taiwan on Dec. 27, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake's epicenter was about 20 miles east of Yilan County, Taiwan, and it struck at about 11:05 p.m. local time. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration rated the earthquake as a 7.0 in magnitude.
The earthquake was felt in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, according to Reuters. The Taipei city government said there were no immediate reports of major damage.
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