6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits East Taiwan, No Casualties Reported

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck east Taiwan, with no reported casualties or damages. The quake affected multiple regions, including Hualien and Taitung counties, with seismic intensities ranging from 2 to 4. The epicenter was located southeast of Hualien County Hall.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-08-2024 07:39 IST | Created: 16-08-2024 07:39 IST
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits East Taiwan, No Casualties Reported
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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck east Taiwan on Friday, as reported by the Central Weather Administration (CWA) and Taiwan News. No casualties or damages have been reported so far.

The quake was felt across various regions, including Hualien County, Taitung County, Yilan County, and others, with seismic intensities between 2 and 4 on the scale.

According to the CWA, the epicenter was located 34.2 km southeast of Hualien County Hall at a focal depth of 9.7 km. Further details are yet to be disclosed. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)

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