Earthquake today, June 11 -- Taiwan was struck by an earthquake of magnitude-5.9 on Wednesday about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City.

The United States Geological Survey reported the quake had a magnitude of 5.9 and was detected at a depth of 31.1 kilometers (19.3 miles), reported AP.

Firefighters were dispatched to check the impact of the moderate quake, which hit 71 kilometres (44 miles) south of Hualien City.

"When the earthquake struck, the computer screen and fan shook heavily. It was much stronger than previous quakes. I immediately thought about running outside," reported AFP quoting a firefighter in the coastal town of Chenggong.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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