Shaking was experienced in multiple regions, including Kaohsiung, with particularly strong jolts reported near the epicentre.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s southeastern coastal county of Taitung on Wednesday, according to the island’s weather administration. Reuters reported that the quake triggered strong tremors across several cities, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and frequently experiences earthquakes.
Shaking was experienced in multiple regions, including Kaohsiung, with particularly strong jolts reported near the epicentre. In the southeastern county, the tremor was powerful enough to knock items off shelves inside a supermarket, highlighting the intensity of the quake despite its relatively short duration.Taiwan’s National Fire Agency confirmed that there were no immediate reports of damage to transport networks, and emergency services remained on alert as assessments continued. Major semiconductor manufacturer TSMC said the earthquake did not cross the threshold requiring factory evacuations, according to Reuters.
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