Overview

• The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 34 km off Hualien, with a depth of 9.7 km.
• A preceding 5.7 magnitude quake hit northeastern Taiwan, shaking buildings but causing no major damage.
• Taiwan's weather administration recorded over 12 aftershocks, warning of potential landslides.
• Subway services in Taipei were temporarily affected, operating at lower speeds.
• Taiwan frequently experiences earthquakes due to its location between two tectonic plates.