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The most powerful earthquake to rock Taiwan in a quarter-century killed nine people, stranded dozens of workers at quarries, and sent some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings.

Nine people were dead after a strong earthquake rocked Taiwan, while hundreds were injured and dozens of workers were stranded in quarries.

The most powerful earthquake to rock Taiwan in a quarter-century killed nine people, stranded dozens of workers at quarries, and sent some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings.

By JOHNSON LAI, CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press

Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years Hits Eastern Taiwan

Nine people were dead after a strong earthquake rocked Taiwan, while hundreds were injured and dozens of workers were stranded in quarries.

Nine people were dead after a strong earthquake rocked Taiwan, while hundreds were injured and dozens of workers were stranded in quarries.

The most powerful earthquake to rock Taiwan in a quarter-century killed nine people, stranded dozens of workers at quarries, and sent some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted a wide area in northeastern Japan early April 2, the weather agency said. No tsunami warning was issued.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The epicentre of the earthquke was northern coastal part of Iwate Prefecture, the agency said, adding that a tsunami warning had not been issued. World News | Earthquake of 6.1 Magnitude Jolts Japan's Iwate Prefecture.