6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan, buildings shake in capital Taipei
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday evening at approximately 5:47 PM. There have been no reports of damage. The tremors were felt in China, the Philippines, and Japan.
The quake struck Taiwan’s southeastern coastal county of Taitung, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage.
According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the earthquake's epicenter was 10.1 kilometers north of the Taitung County Hall and had a depth of 11.9 kilometers.
In Taiwan, earthquake intensity is measured on a scale of 1 to 7. An intensity level of 5 was recorded in Taitung County, while levels of 4 were felt in Hualien and Pingtung counties.
No damage reported so far
The National Fire Agency said there have been no reports of damage in Taiwan so far.
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC said the earthquake was not strong enough to warrant the evacuation of its factories across the island.
The quake also shook buildings in the capital Taipei, the administration added. The earthquake triggered strong tremors across the city.
Taiwan sits near the junction of two tectonic plates and is highly prone to earthquakes.