A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Saturday night and native media reported gadgets falling off retailer cabinets, however there have been no speedy casualties.
Taiwan’s Central News Agency mentioned the subway system within the metropolis of Kaohsiung, within the south of the island, had been quickly suspended. Tremors have been additionally felt within the capital Taipei.
The US Geological Survey measured the preliminary magnitude of the quake at 6.6. It mentioned it occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi).
The epicenter of the quake was in Taitung County, a flat-land rice-growing area with a inhabitants of about 8,500.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
