Strong 5.9 magnitude quake jolts southeastern Taiwan
A powerful earthquake measuring 5.9 magnitude (6.4 by local estimates) struck off Taiwan’s southeastern coast near Taitung’s Changbin township around 7:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake originated at a depth of 31.1 kilometers.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:49 | 11 June 2025
A strong 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolted southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake hit off the waters of Taitung county's Changbin township at approximately 7 pm local time (1100 GMT), the USGS reported.
The tremor occurred at 31.1 kilometers (19.3 miles) deep.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration reported the quake as stronger, measuring it at magnitude 6.4.
As of the time of publication, there were no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage. No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake.