Magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Hualien the 'main shock': CWA

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck about 33 kilometers off the coast of Hualien City was the "main shock" in a series of quakes in the area, with aftershocks expected over the next three days, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Monday.

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