Repeated earthquakes of 6.3 and 6 on the Richter scale

Back-to-back earthquakes struck Taiwan, with the first measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale and the second measuring 6 on the Richter scale.

The 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan had an epicenter 28 kilometers south of Hualien City and a focal depth of 10.7 kilometers. The magnitude 6 earthquake was 13 kilometers south of Hualien with a focal depth of 10 kilometers. A 4.5 magnitude earthquake followed, while other smaller ones shook the area.

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.

A series of aftershocks followed, with the strongest around 10:15 p.m. local time (5:15 p.m. Greek time), according to AFP reporters.

Taiwan’s meteorological service announced that it was a 5.9-magnitude earthquake, with a focal depth of 8.6 kilometers, while the US Geological Survey (USGC) said it was 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 any damage.

As of 10:30 p.m. local time (5:30 p.m. Greek time), no damage had been reported from the earthquake, they assured, adding that they “continue to monitor the situation”