6.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Taiwan's Hualien, No Immediate Damage Reported

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:11pm on 22 Apr 2024,Monday Weather & Environment

Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien experienced a 6.3 magnitude earthquake, according to the island's weather administration. The quake, with a depth of 5.5 km (3.4 miles), shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. Fortunately, no immediate reports of damage have been received. This quake follows a series of aftershocks from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Hualien earlier this month. Taiwan remains on alert as seismic activity continues to affect the region, highlighting the ongoing risk of earthquakes in the area.

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