On Thursday morning, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan, as reported by the Central Weather Administration (CWA).<\/p>\n
The epicentre was at sea, 44 kilometres southeast of Taitung County Hall, with a depth of 11.7 km. The earthquake\u2019s intensity peaked at level 3 on Taiwan\u2019s 7-tier intensity scale on Green Island, while other areas in Taitung, Hualien, and Pingtung counties registered an intensity of 2, according to CWA data.<\/p>\n
The earthquake struck off the coast of Taitung County, Taiwan. The earthquake\u2019s intensity, which measures the actual effects of a seismic event, was highest on Green Island, situated off Taitung\u2019s coastline. Green Island registered an intensity of 3 on Taiwan\u2019s 7-tier intensity scale.<\/p>\n
Other areas that experienced the quake\u2019s impact included other parts of Taitung County, as well as Hualien and Pingtung counties, where an intensity of 2 was recorded according to data from the Central Weather Bureau (CWA).<\/p>\n
No immediate reports of damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake have been received so far.<\/p>\n
While the quake was felt across multiple regions, its intensity remained relatively moderate, with Green Island experiencing the highest level of shaking at an intensity of 3 on the scale used in Taiwan. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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