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The quake rattles buildings in central Taipei
Panicked residents run to the streets
Its epicenter was near Jenai town in Nantou county
Taipei
CNN
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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Sunday, killing at least one and sending panicked residents dashing to the streets.
The quake rattled buildings in central Taipei. Its epicenter was near Jenai town in Nantou county.
Local hospital officials reported one death.
Measuring the magnitude of earthquakes
The quake was 20 km deep (12.4 miles), and hit 728 km (452 miles) east northeast of Hong Kong.