A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Taiwan on Tuesday, jolting the eastern part of the island. The epicenter was located at a depth of 87 kilometers, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to infrastructure.
A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan on Tuesday, with the strongest registering a magnitude of 6.1. While no casualties were reported, damage was sustained to two multi-story buildings previously evacuated after a 7.4 magnitude quake earlier in April, which claimed 13 lives and injured over 1,000. Taiwan, prone to earthquakes, has implemented strict building codes and public education campaigns to mitigate the impact on its 23 million residents.
A cluster of earthquakes, including one measuring 6.1 magnitude, hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No damage or casualties were initially reported. The quakes occurred after a 7.4 magnitude quake struck earlier this month, causing 13 deaths and injuring over 1,000. Taiwan is frequently affected by earthquakes, but its excellent earthquake preparedness and strict construction standards have helped minimize their impact on its 23 million residents.
Taiwan has experienced over 80 earthquakes, the largest of which measured 6.3 magnitude, starting on Monday night and continuing into Tuesday morning. The epicenter of the quakes was in the eastern county of Hualien, where a 7.2 magnitude temblor on April 3 resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people. Since then, Taiwan has been experiencing hundreds of aftershocks.
Taiwan experienced a significant earthquake measuring magnitude 6.0 on Tuesday, as per the island’s Central Weather administration. An AFP reporter present during the event reported feeling the building shake. This latest quake follows a series of tremors that have been rattling Taiwan since Monday afternoon.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early this morning, just off the coast. The quake comes on the heels of a stronger 7.4 magnitude earthquake earlier this month. The latest quake has not yet caused any reported damage, but it has heightened anxiety among residents. The Taiwan Earthquake Center is still investigating the quake and has not yet determined if it is an aftershock or a separate event.
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred on Sunday night approximately 3.3 kilometers south-southeast of Walbridge, Ohio. The epicenter was located near Toledo Executive Airport, roughly 15 miles from the Michigan-Ohio border. While no significant damage was reported, residents in Lake Township and Monroe, Mich., reported feeling the earthquake.
