A “strong” earthquake struck Taiwan today, felt in the capital Taipei by Agence France-Presse staff, with the Taiwan Meteorological Agency saying it was a 5.9-magnitude quake centered in Hualien County in the east. of the country.
On April 3, the area was the epicenter of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 17 people and injured more than 1,100 on the island.
Today’s earthquake occurred around 17:08 local time (12:08 Greek time), according to Taiwan’s meteorological service.
Followed by one series of aftershockswith the heaviest around 22:15 local time (17:15 Greek time), according to AFP journalists.
The Taiwan Meteorological Agency announced that it was one 5.9 magnitude earthquakewith a focal depth of 8.6 kilometers, while the US Geological Survey (USGC) reported a 5.8-magnitude earthquake.
“We had the impression that we were experiencing one of the strongest earthquakes or one of the strongest aftershocks since the big one at the beginning of the month,” said an AFP worker, while another reporter said the building shook.
The Hualien Fire Department said on its official social media account that it had dispatched teams to assess possible damage.
At 22.30 local time (17.30 Greek time) no earthquake damage was recordedthey assured, adding that they “continue to monitor the situation”.
Source: RES – BEE
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