Offshore earthquake shakes Taiwan; no danger of tsunami

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck off the east coast of Taiwan, shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei. No serious damage or injuries were reported, and authorities say there is no danger of a tsunami. Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau says the magnitude 6.1 quake was centered 27 kilometers (17 miles) deep and about 90 kilometers (56 miles) offshore from the city of Hualien. The strongest shaking was in northeastern Taiwan, including Taipei. The earthquake’s location was about 70 kilometers (44 miles) southwest of the remote island of Yonaguni at the western end of the Japanese archipelago. The Japan Meteorological Agency says there is no tsunami danger.