A significant seismic event was recorded off the northeastern coast of Taiwan on Saturday evening. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported that a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred at 11:05 p.m.
Details of the Earthquake
The epicenter of this powerful earthquake was situated approximately 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall. The earthquake struck at a depth of 72.8 kilometers.
Impact and Intensity
The earthquake’s intensity varied across several regions. Areas with reported intensity levels include:
- Taipei
- New Taipei
- Taichung
- Taoyuan
- Tainan
- Hualien
- Yilan
- Hsinchu
- Miaoli
- Nantou
- Changhua
- Yunlin
- Taitung
- Chiayi
The earthquake registered an intensity of 4 on Taiwan’s seven-tier scale in these locations, indicating a noticeable effect on residents.
Conclusion
This earthquake serves as a reminder of Taiwan’s seismic activity, given its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Residents are advised to stay alert and prepared for aftershocks following this significant event.
