5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan's Northeastern County

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern county of Yilan on Thursday. It shook buildings in Taipei but caused no immediate damage. Subway services in Taipei slowed down after the quake, which had a depth of 9 km. Taiwan is prone to earthquakes due to its location near the junction of two tectonic plates.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern county of Yilan on Thursday, the island's central weather administration reported. There were no immediate reports of damage.

The quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei, and had a depth of 9 km. It was located just off Taiwan's northeastern shore. Following the quake, Taipei's subway services operated at a reduced speed, according to authorities.

Taiwan is situated near the junction of two tectonic plates, making it susceptible to earthquakes. In April, Taiwan experienced its largest earthquake in at least 25 years, which resulted in nine fatalities and over 900 injuries.