Taiwan: A 6.1-magnitude disaster hit off Taiwan’s west coast Friday night, the United States Geological Survey said.
Initially reported by the island’s Central Weather Administration as a magnitude 6.3, the tremor struck at 7: 35 am ( 2335 GMT ) at a depth of 15 kilometres ( about nine miles ) near the city of Hualien.
Additionally, the CWA issued mobile phone alerts that advise users to “keep quiet and seek support nearby.”
Taiwan’s National Fire Agency issued a declaration confirming” no record of damage” at around 8 am. Due to its position between two geological plates, the area frequently experiences earthquakes.
The most powerful single occurred in early April when a deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake, which officials claimed was the strongest in 25 years, struck the city.
At least 17 people were killed in the earthquake, which caused mudslides and severed construction around the centre near Hualien.
