What was the magnitude of the recent earthquakes that hit Taiwan?
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese authorities say a 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off the east coast of the island, rattling buildings in Taipei, but causing no casualties or damage. The Central Weather Bureau says the quake struck at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday (1805 GMT Monday). It was centered about 36 miles (57 kilometers) off the eastern city of Hualien, some 85 miles (135 kilometers) southeast of the capital. Earthquakes frequently rattle Taiwan, but most are minor and cause little or no damage. However, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in central Taiwan in 1999 killed more than 2,300 people. And in 2006 a 6.7-magnitude tremor south of Kaohsiung severed undersea cables and disrupted telephone and Internet service to millions throughout Asia. Sources: http://www.google.
Today at 18:05:02 UTC (Tuesday 02:05:02 AM local time) an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale shook Taiwan. USGS reports the depth to be 24.7 KM deep. According to reports by Twitter users, the earthquake was felt as far away as Taipei, 135 km from the epicenter. No tsunami warnings were issued following the earthquake. Currently there are no reports of any damage. Sources: http://www.sustainabilityninja.
The magnitude 6.3 earthquake which hit eastern Taiwan early yesterday morning was the biggest tremor to hit the country in 22 months, the Central Weather Bureau said. No damage or casualties were reported. The quake struck under the ocean, 57km east of Hsiulin in Hualien County, at 2:05 a.m., the bureau said. The tremor was felt all over Taiwan and shook buildings in most of the north, including Taipei, more than 100km away from the epicenter. The Central Weather Bureau described the tremor as a normal release of pressure. Sources: http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1003345&lang=eng_news&cate_img=49.
