The United States Geological Survey calculated the earthquake's magnitude at 5.9, and Taiwan's Central Weather Administration reported a 6.4 magnitude.

Massive 7.5 Quake Strikes Taiwan The epicenter of the earthquake was located at 23.87 degrees north latitude and 121.94 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 15 km.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 44 miles south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said. The quake hit seconds after cell phone alarms went off at 7:01 p.m. Wednesday.

Monitoring agencies say Taiwan has been struck by an earthquake about 71 kilometers south of Hualien City. The quake hit seconds after cell phone alarms went off at 7:01 p.m.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said. The quake hit seconds after cell phone alarms went off ...