Archive · 11 Jun 2025
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan's East Coast
An earthquake happened near Taiwan.
The U.S. Geological Survey said it was a 5.9 magnitude, but Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration gave the magnitude as 6.4.
The earthquake was 31.1 kilometers deep.
Buildings may have shaken, but so far, there are no reports of damage.
Taiwan is in an area where earthquakes frequently happen.
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan.
The quake's depth was 31.1 kilometers.
The USGS reported the magnitude as 5.9.
Buildings in Taipei shook for about a minute.
There were no immediate reports of major damage.
- Who
- Not explicitly stated.
- What
- A 6.4 magnitude earthquake.
- When
- 7:01 p.m. Wednesday.
- Where
- About 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City, Taiwan.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated.
- Magnitude
- 6.4 (Taiwan)
- USGS Magnitude
- 5.9
- Depth
- 31.1 kilometers
- Location
- 71 kilometers south of Hualien City
- Damage Reports
- None
