Strong Earthquake Strikes Taiwan Region

M6.3 quake strikes 76.2 km E of Hualien County, Taiwan

Centered at 24.05N 122.37E, the quake struck at a depth of 17.5km, said Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau.

The event was followed by at least one significant aftershock, measuring 5.0ML, as of posting.

EQ Details
Magnitude: 6.3ML  [USGS/EHP: 6.4Mw]
Location: 24.05N, 122.37E
Depth: 17.5km
Distances: 76.2 km E of Hualien County

Tsunami Evaluation

Sea-level changes in coastal regions were forecast, but NO tsunami damage is expected.