TAIPEI (TVBS News) — An earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan at 7:05 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 24), according to the Central Weather Administration.
The tremor originated approximately 120.2 kilometers east of the Hualien County Government Office, packing a magnitude of 6.2 and measuring a shallow depth of only 5.7 kilometers.
Portions of Taiwan felt the quake, with notable places including Yilan, Hualien, New Taipei, and Yunlin reporting a seismic intensity of level 3. Other areas such as Hualien, Taitung, Taipei, Keelung, Taichung and Chiayi reported a level 2 intensity.
In response to the seismic event, the Taipei Metro Company alerted riders via its "Taipei Metro GO" app that all trains were moving at reduced speeds. Despite anticipating a level 3 seismic intensity in Taipei and potential disruption during peak travel times, the Taipei Metro returned to operating as usual at 7:21 a.m.
As the rescue and repair efforts continue, no reports of casualties or significant structural damages due to the earthquake have been reported. The authorities closely monitor the situation and will provide updates on any developments.
