Taiwan Hit by Cluster of Earthquakes, No Immediate Damage Reported
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, following a 7.4 quake that caused casualties. The island's strong earthquake preparedness has minimized damage.
A series of earthquakes rocked Taiwan in the early hours of Tuesday, with the most powerful registering at a magnitude of 6.1, as confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the tremors.
This seismic activity follows a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the island earlier this month, resulting in the loss of 13 lives and over 1,000 injuries. The earthquake's epicenter was located along the coastal area of the rural and mountainous Hualien County. It stands as the most potent earthquake to hit Taiwan in the past 25 years, triggering numerous aftershocks.
Details of the Quake
According to the USGS, the 6.1 magnitude quake on Tuesday had its epicenter 28 kilometers (17.5 miles) south of Hualien, at a depth of 10.7 kilometers. There were several other quakes recorded, ranging from magnitude 4.5 to magnitude 6, all in proximity to Hualien.
Although Taiwan frequently experiences powerful earthquakes, the impact on the island's 23 million residents has been relatively limited due to its robust earthquake preparedness. Experts attribute this containment to the island's stringent construction standards and extensive public education campaigns about earthquakes.
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