Archive · 18 Dec 2025
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan
A big shake happened in Taiwan on December 18, 2023.
It was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake, which means it was pretty strong.
The center of the shake was near a city called Hualien, about 18 kilometers away.
It was also felt in the capital city, Taipei.
The shake was strong enough to make buildings move, but luckily, no one got hurt, and nothing got broken.
Earthquakes happen because of natural things under the ground.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on December 18, 2023.
The epicenter was located about 18 km from Hualien city at a depth of 31.6 km.
The tremor was felt in Taipei, shaking buildings briefly.
No immediate reports of casualties or damage were reported.
The earthquake was caused by natural seismic activity.
- Who
- Taiwan
- What
- 5.1 magnitude earthquake
- When
- December 18, 2023
- Where
- Epicenter near Hualien city, felt in Taipei
- Why
- Natural seismic activity
- Magnitude
- 5.1
- Epicenter Location
- 18 km from Hualien city
- Depth
- 31.6 km
- Date
- December 18, 2023
- Casualties
- None reported
- Damage
- None reported