09 Apr '25

Taiwan Shaken: Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Rocks East Coast, Felt Across 17 Counties

A Strong Earthquake in Eastern Waters Triggers Tremors Felt Widely Across Taiwan
Taiwan Shaken: Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Rocks East Coast, Felt Across 17 Counties

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a significant earthquake report (No. 082), revealing a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck the eastern waters of Taiwan at 11:26 PM tonight. The earthquake's depth was recorded at 15.3 kilometers, with a maximum intensity of Level 3.

The maximum intensity levels across different areas were: Hualien County 3; Yilan, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Nantou, Taichung, Hsinchu County, Miaoli, Hsinchu City, Taitung, Chiayi County, Changhua, and Yunlin all experiencing Level 2; and Taipei, Kaohsiung, Chiayi City, and Tainan experiencing Level 1.



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