5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts eastern Taiwan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Taitung County, Taiwan, on Thursday at 1:09 p.m. local time. The shallow quake, with a depth of 12.5 km, caused no immediate reports of damage.
- Asia
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:06 | 13 March 2025
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Taitung County in eastern Taiwan on Thursday, national news agency CNA reported, citing the Central Weather Administration (CWA).
The quake hit at a shallow depth of 12.5 km beneath the epicenter near Taitung at 1:09 p.m. (local time).
There were no immediate reports of damage following the quake.