Earthquake strikes off Taiwan coast, no casualties

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off the east coast of Taiwan early on Sunday morning but there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan early on Sunday morning, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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The quake hit at 3:41 am (0111 IST) and was centred 99 kilometres southeast of Suao, the USGS said. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Taiwan, which lies near the junction of two tectonic plates, is regularly shaken by earthquakes