Earthquake in Taiwan: Quake of Magnitude 5.4 on Richter Scale Jolts Northeastern Part of Country

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Thursday, shaking buildings in Taipei but causing no significant damage, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported a slightly higher magnitude of 5.7 for the quake, which occurred just after 5 p.m. local time. The tremor's epicenter was in the sea, about 44 kilometers (27 miles) southeast of Yilan county, at a shallow depth of 11 kilometers (7 miles). Despite the strong shaking, no major injuries or damage were reported. Taiwan Earthquake: Quake of Magnitude 5.3 on Richter Scale Jolts Sea Area Near Hualien.

Earthquake in Taiwan

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