A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan, today, Thursday, the island’s meteorological bureau said, followed by several lighter aftershocks, and it was felt by residents of the capital, Taipei.

The quake occurred just after midday (0400 GMT) about 30 kilometers (19 miles) off the coast of Hualien Province at a shallow depth of six kilometers.

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The USGS reported a lower reading of 5.9 degrees and a depth of 12 kilometers.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

“The earthquake was felt by people all over Taiwan because it was very shallow,” Chen Kuchang, head of the seismic center of the Meteorological Bureau, told reporters.

“There have been eight aftershocks so far and we expect more aftershocks in the next three days.”

An AFP correspondent in Taipei said the tremor in the capital was less severe than previous earthquakes this year.

Taiwan’s subway and railway authorities said trains were running at a reduced speed but services had not been stopped.

Taiwan is regularly hit by earthquakes as the island lies near the junction of two tectonic plates.

Some earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 or greater can be deadly, although a lot depends on where the earthquake occurred and at what depth.

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan in September, killing one person and demolishing several buildings.

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