Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Off Taiwan's Coast
A strong earthquake happened near Taiwan.
It measured 6.2 on the scale, which is quite powerful.
The earthquake's center was out in the ocean, about 128 kilometers away from Taiwan's northeast coast.
It was deep, around 88.1 kilometers beneath the surface.
People in Taipei, the capital city, felt the shaking, and some buildings moved.
Thankfully, there haven't been any reports of damage or injuries from the earthquake.
That means everything seems to be okay for now, but people will still be watchful.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off Taiwan's northeastern coast.
The earthquake's epicenter was 128 kilometers off the coast.
The quake had a depth of 88.1 km.
Some buildings in Taipei were shaken.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
- Who
- The island's Central Weather Administration
- What
- A 6.2 magnitude earthquake.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- 128 kilometers off Taiwan’s northeastern coast
- Why
- Not applicable
- Magnitude
- 6.2
- Location
- Off Taiwan's northeastern coast
- Depth
- 88.1 km
- Distance from Coast
- 128 kilometers
- Reported Damage
- None immediately