TAIPEI, Taiwan A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's eastern coast on Thursday followed by multiple lighter aftershocks, the island's weather bureau said, with shaking felt in the capital Taipei.
The quake hit just after midday (0400 GMT) about 30 kilometres (19 miles) off the coast of
Taipei, Dec. 15 (CNA) People should look out for aftershocks of magnitude 4 or bigger until Sunday and aftershocks measuring magnitude 3 or bigger in the coming week after a magnitude 6.2 temblor rocked Taiwan on Thursday, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said.
Taipei, Oct. 11 (CNA) Pressure exerted by tectonic plates caused a magnitude-5.9 earthquake that occurred early Tuesday morning off the coast of eastern Taiwan and was felt in most parts of Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
UP SIDE: Yesterday’s 5.9 earthquake was felt nationwide, but no casualties were reported and the Seismological Center’s director said that aftershocks were unlikelyBy Shelley Shan / Staff reporter
Taipei, Sept. 20 (CNA) The aftershocks of a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit southeastern Taiwan on Sunday are expected to decrease in magnitude and frequency over the next four weeks, with a slim chance of a magnitude 5 quake occurring by Wednesday, a seismologist said Tuesday.