Taiwan Earthquake Updates: Magnitude, Aftershocks, and Live Coverage

2024-04-03 05:55:00

A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The temblor happened at 7:58 a.m. Taipei time regarding 11 miles southwest of Hualien City, Taiwan, data from the agency shows.

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As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquakes reported magnitude. Additional information collected regarding the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.

Aftershocks in the region

An followingshock is usually a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same general area. Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.

Quakes and followingshocks within 100 miles

Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years following the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations.

Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When followingshock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Taipei time. Shake data is as of Tuesday, April 2 at 8:14 p.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Wednesday, April 3 at 1:44 a.m. Eastern.

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