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A 6.4 magnitude earthquake caused the Gaoliao Bridge, which connects highways over the Xiuguluan River, to collapse in Yuli Township, Hualien County. RELATED: Tsunami warnings following Taiwan earthquake https://bit.ly/3BxtUDF A strong earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Saturday evening, toppling objects from store shelves, collapsing a house and interrupting rail service on the island, but there were no immediate reports of deaths, media reported. Taiwan’s Central News Agency said the 6.4 magnitude shallow quake was centered north of Taitung County on the island’s eastern shore. It partially collapsed an uninhabited house in Hualien County, about 165 kilometers (100 miles) north along [See More…]