On Sunday, Taiwan experienced a magnitude 5.4 earthquake off its east coast, as reported by the island’s weather bureau. The earthquake briefly caused buildings to shake in the capital Taipei, but no damage reports were received.
The epicenter of the earthquake was identified in the sea off Taiwan’s Hualien county, situated at a depth of 22.4 km (14 miles), according to information provided by the weather bureau.
Given Taiwan’s geographical location near the convergence of two tectonic plates, the region is susceptible to seismic activity. The recent earthquake, while causing momentary shaking in Taipei, did not result in any significant damage.
Taiwan has a history of seismic events, with a devastating quake in 2016 in southern Taiwan leading to the loss of over 100 lives. Additionally, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in 1999 claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people. The seismic vulnerability of the region underscores the importance of preparedness and monitoring for potential earthquakes.
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