Another Strong Earthquake Rocks Taiwan's Eastern Coast

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Hualien, Taiwan, with no initial reports of damage. This follows a 5.7 magnitude tremor the previous day and concerns over landslides due to recent rain. Taiwan, located near two tectonic plates, frequently experiences seismic activity.

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 34 km off Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien on Friday, according to the weather administration. There have been no immediate reports of damage from the quake, which is the second significant tremor to hit the island in less than a day.

The earthquake also caused buildings to shake in the capital, Taipei, though subway services continued at lower speeds. Singer Hsieh Yu Wei described how he pulled over his car after receiving a government-issued quake warning while driving along a coastal highway in Hualien. "It was close," Wei said.

With a depth of 9.7 km, the tremor followed a 5.7 magnitude quake that struck Taiwan's northeastern shore late Thursday. Given recent rains, weather officials have warned of possible landslides in the mountainous regions. Taiwan, situated near the junction of two tectonic plates, is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes. Earlier this year, Hualien experienced the island's most significant earthquake in 25 years, resulting in nine deaths and over 900 injuries.