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2024 - 8 - 15

Earthquake in Taiwan: The Ground Shook but the People Did Not!

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Did a 5.7 magnitude quake just bring Taiwan to life, or was it just a little jig? Find out more!

In a surprising yet uneventful turn of events, northeastern Taiwan was rattled by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake on Thursday, August 15. The tremors struck at precisely 5:06 p.m. local time off the coast of Yilan County, sending ripples through the island. Fortunately, the Central Weather Administration swiftly reported no immediate damage or injuries, allowing residents to breathe a sigh of relief amidst the quake's excitement. Talk about an adrenaline rush!

As people went about their daily routines, some might have mistaken the tremors for a particularly enthusiastic local dance-off. But let's be real—most residents were already well-acquainted with the thrill of earthquake alerts. It’s just another regular day in Taiwan, where a 5.7 quake can hardly spark more than a few waves, if you catch my drift!

Just a day later, on August 16, the ground shook once more with a more modest magnitude of 5.4. Yet again, Yilan County became the epicenter of seismic activity, but the reaction was somewhat muted. It seems like Mother Nature's game of "How low can you go?" left Taiwan's people more amused than alarmed. Who needs roller coaster rides when you have nature doing all the shaking?

In case you’re wondering, Taiwan is no stranger to earthquakes; it sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates are in a constant dance. Did you know that the largest recorded earthquake in Taiwan occurred back in 2002, with a staggering magnitude of 7.6? It's always best to stay prepared and vigilant, but hey, if the ground shakes, grab your friends and start a flash mob!

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Northeastern Taiwan rattled by 5.7 magnitude quake, no immediate ... (CNA)

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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits northeastern Taiwan (台北時報)

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Yilan County at 5:06pm yesterday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said.

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The 6.1 magnitude quake disrupted travel for morning commuters in Taipei but there were no immediate reports of damage.

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