Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 and injures hundreds
The first quake was alarming enough — a rumble more powerful than anything felt in Taiwan for a quarter-century, lasting for more than a minute on Wednesday morning, knocking belongings and even whole buildings askew. It was so strong it set off tsunami warnings in Japan, China, and the Philippines.

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Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 and injures hundreds
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people and trapping 70 workers in quarries
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