Taipei: A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Taiwan at 3:16 p.m. Saturday, shaking the region but causing no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported the seismic activity, which was centered at sea.
According to Focus Taiwan, the epicenter was located approximately 15.1 kilometers north-northeast of Yilan County Hall, at a depth of 69 kilometers. The earthquake's intensity was highest in Yilan County, where it registered a 3 on Taiwan's 7-tier intensity scale.
The tremor also reached an intensity of 2 in the areas of New Taipei, Taipei, Taoyuan, and Hualien County, as reported by the CWA. Despite the noticeable shake, the region has not reported any significant impact from the quake.