Magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts Taiwan

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit off the coast of Hualien County, Taiwan, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The epicenter was located about 69.9 kilometers south of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 30.9 km.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

The earthquake’s highest intensity of 5 was recorded in Changbin, Taitung County.

Intensity levels of 4 were noted in Hualien, Nantou, Chiayi, and other regions, while intensity 3 was felt in Taipei and surrounding areas.

In response, Taipei’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) temporarily slowed its trains.