TAIPEI: A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 6.01 pm Sunday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA) as reported by the Central News Agency (CNA).
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The epicentre of the temblor was located in the Pacific Ocean, 40.2 kilometres (km) east-northeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 16.9 km, according to the administration.
The earthquake’s intensity, which gauges the actual effect of a seismic event, was highest in Hualien and Yilan Counties, where it measured a 4 on Taiwan’s 7-tier intensity scale.
It was also felt strongly in Taipei and New Taipei.
Overall, CWA data showed that as of 7.22 pm on Sunday, there have been 710 aftershocks since April 3, CNA reported. – BERNAMA-CNA
