Taipei: On Monday, the island of Taiwan experienced a significant seismic event, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). The earthquake, measuring magnitude 5.6, struck at a depth of 25 kilometers, rattling the region at 17:45 local time.
Despite the intensity of the quake, there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage thus far. This event adds to a series of seismic activities in the area, with several notable earthquakes occurring in recent weeks.
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A Series of Seismic Events
Just weeks prior, on April 23, eastern Taiwan, particularly in Hualien County, faced two stronger earthquakes measuring magnitudes 6.0 and 6.3, respectively. These earlier tremors resulted in the destruction of two buildings and disrupted transportation along multiple highways.
Further back, on April 3, a powerful earthquake struck near the eastern coast of Taiwan, recording magnitudes of 7.2 by the Taiwan Earthquake Monitoring Agency and 7.4 by the US Geological Survey. This seismic event marked the strongest earthquake to hit the island in the past 25 years.
In the aftermath of the April 3 earthquake, official reports cited 17 fatalities and 1,155 injuries, highlighting the devastating impact of the seismic activity on the region.
