Large 6.8 Earthquake Strikes in Pacific Ocean Near Taiwan

[Pastor Dale Morgan]

*Great Earthquakes In Diverse Places

Large 6.8 Earthquake Strikes in Pacific Ocean Near Taiwan*

Saturday, May 31, 2008

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Officials say a powerful earthquake has struck at the
Pacific Ocean off southeastern Taiwan, but no damage or injuries have
been reported.

Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau says the magnitude 6.8 quake hit at
around 9:57 a.m. on Sunday. It was faintly felt in Taiwan.

The bureau says the epicenter was located at the Pacific Ocean about 140
miles south of the eastern island of Lanyu, which is about 180 miles
southeast of the capital, Taipei.

The epicenter was as deep as 29 miles below the ocean surface.