US EditionTaiwan Records a 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake
- A 5.9-magnitude offshore earthquake struck 71km south of Hualien City, Taiwan, on June 11 at 7pm, shaking buildings in Taipei and across the island.
- Taiwan's position near the tectonic boundaries of the Pacific Ring of Fire causes frequent seismic activity, with the last major deadly quake occurring in April 2024.
- Firefighters were dispatched to coastal areas to assess damage after the quake caused landslides and shaking but reported no immediate casualties or structural damage.
- Officials said the quake's depth was about 31km, and the island's advanced early warning system issued alerts seconds before shaking, helping minimize harm.
- The event highlights the ongoing seismic risk in Taiwan despite improved building codes and warning systems developed since previous severe quakes including one in 1999.
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Strong Earthquake Strikes Taiwan Near East Coast City of Hualien, Agencies Say
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 44.1 miles south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said. The quake hit seconds after cell phone alarms went off at 7:01 p.m. Wednesday. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake had a magnitude of 5.9 and was detected at a depth of 19.3 miles. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration gave the magnitude as 6.4. Such variations are common given differences in sensitivity and de…
Aftershocks above magnitude 5 expected within 3 days: CWA - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, June 11 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Wednesday warned of possible magnitude 5.0-5.5 aftershocks over the next three days, following a 6.4 quake off Hualien County earlier Wednesday.
Taiwan struck by 5.9 magnitude earthquake Tuesday evening, USGS says
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan was struck by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake Tuesday evening, the United States Geological Survey reported. The earthquake was detected about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City at a depth of 31.1 kilometers (19.
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan was hit by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake Tuesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was detected about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City at a depth of 31.1 kilometers (19.3 miles), the agency said. Hualien City is relatively sparsely populated compared with the densely populated western side of the island at 23 million people and is frequently hit by earthquakes. Buildings …
The earthquake had a focal depth of 30.9 kilometers.
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