6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Taiwan, Injuring 27 and Causing Damage

A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday morning, injuring 27 people and causing scattered damage in several areas. The earthquake, which hit at 12:17 a.m., was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) southeast of Chiayi County Hall at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at a slightly lower magnitude of 6.

Reports indicated minor to moderate damage around the cities of Chiayi and Tainan. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, though the earthquake left residents shaken and authorities on high alert for potential aftershocks.