AlHijjah 26, 1434, Oct 31, 2013, SPA -- A strong earthquake hit eastern Taiwan on Thursday, shaking buildings over a wide area including the capital. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties, AP reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake measured magnitude 6.6 and struck in the evening. It was centered in a remote mountainous area 45 kilometers (28 miles) south-southwest of the coastal city of Hualian at a depth of just 9.3 kilometers (5.8 miles), it said. In Taipei, the capital, buildings swayed for more than 10 seconds and startled residents ducked for cover.
