Taiwan rattled by 5.8 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage

According to the American Institute of Geophysics (USGS), the quake occurred at a depth of about 70 kilometers and had its epicenter in the area of Yilan County, located east of the capital.Deep in TaiwanResidents of Taipei felt the tectonic movement, and buildings in the city vibrated for several seconds, according to the AFP correspondent on the spot. As of this time, local authorities have reported no casualties or significant material damage…

Magnitude 5.8 quake strikes in Yilan County

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Taiwan Rattled by 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake, No Immediate Reports of Damage

5.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan – USGS

TAIPEI — A magnitude-5.0 earthquake hit northeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, causing buildings to shake in the capital Taipei. The quake struck at a depth of nearly 70 kilometers (43 miles) in Yilan County, near Taipei, USGS said. Yilan fire authorities told AFP there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. “I felt the building shaking briefly when the quake hit,” said an official at Yilan Fire Bureau. The Na…

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 shakes Taiwan, no damage reported immediately

An earthquake shook Taiwan on Wednesday morning, setting off alarms in the capital, but no damage was immediately reported.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with tremors felt in Taipei.