"7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Sparks Tsunami Warnings in Taiwan and Japan"
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's eastern coast, prompting tsunami warnings for Taiwan and southern Japan. The quake's epicenter was near Hualien, and aftershocks, including a 6.5-magnitude one, were felt. Both Taiwan's Central Weather Administration and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings. Taiwan, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences frequent seismic activity, and Hualien County, where the quake hit, is a popular tourist destination.
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