A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s east coast on Saturday, striking Hualien county, as reported by the island’s weather administration. No immediate damage was reported following the tremor, which shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 17 km (10.6 miles).
This quake came months after Hualien experienced its largest earthquake in at least 25 years, which resulted in 9 fatalities, over 900 injuries and thousands of aftershocks.
Taiwan has consistently grappled with its geological challenges due to its location near the convergence of two tectonic plates, which made it prone to seismic activity.
In past years, Taiwan witnessed devastating earthquakes, including a 2016 quake in southern Taiwan that claimed more than 100 lives and a fatal 7.3 magnitude quake in 1999 that resulted in over 2,000 deaths.
This quake came months after Hualien experienced its largest earthquake in at least 25 years, which resulted in 9 fatalities, over 900 injuries and thousands of aftershocks.
Taiwan has consistently grappled with its geological challenges due to its location near the convergence of two tectonic plates, which made it prone to seismic activity.
In past years, Taiwan witnessed devastating earthquakes, including a 2016 quake in southern Taiwan that claimed more than 100 lives and a fatal 7.3 magnitude quake in 1999 that resulted in over 2,000 deaths.
Source : Times of India
