5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Taiwan

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Yilan County in northeastern Taiwan, shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei. The quake had a depth of 9 km, and there were no immediate reports of damage. Taiwan, located near the junction of two tectonic plates, frequently experiences earthquakes.

On August 15, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern county of Yilan, according to the island's weather administration. There were no immediate reports of damage.

The earthquake caused buildings in the capital, Taipei, to shake. The weather administration stated that the quake had a depth of 9 km.

Taiwan is situated near the junction of two tectonic plates, making it susceptible to frequent earthquakes.