Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Taiwan
03 January 2022, 08:21 pm | Updated: 27 November 2024, 08:28 am
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan on Monday evening with shaking felt in the capital Taipei. Taiwan's authorities said there were no immediate reports of widespread damage or injuries.BSS/AFP.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake measured 6.2 in magnitude and hit at a depth of 28 kilometres (17 miles). The epicentre was given in the sea 64 kilometres east of the coastal city of Hualien.
Taiwan's fire service said initial impact reports were limited to a handful of people stuck in elevators who had since been rescued. No major property destruction was reported.
An AFP reporter in Taipei said buildings swayed violently when the tremor struck during the rush hour commute at 5:46 pm (0946 GMT). "The shaking lasted for a good 20 seconds with the ground moving left and right," the reporter said.`
