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Event: EQ Earthquake Number: 1999-000405 Country: TWN Taiwan (China) Location: Date (YMD): 1999-10- Time: Duration: Magnitude: Information Source: CRED EM-DAT Comments: "A strong earthquake struck southern Taiwan on Friday, toppling 15 buidings, setting off fires, and sending a reported 200 people to hospitals. There were no immediate reports of deaths after the 6.4 magnitude quake, but newspapers said that at least 200 people were injured. Friday's quake struck at 10:19 a.m (0219 GMT) and its epicenter was 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) north of the city of Chiayi. About 80 aftershocks followed but only a few were strong enough to be felt, including 5.1- and 6-magnitude tremors. " Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: