Hualien: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan at 1:14 a.m. Sunday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. According to Focus Taiwan, the epicenter of the temblor was located at sea, about 5.4 kilometers north-northeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 17.5 km. The earthquake's intensity was highest in Hualien County, Nantou County, and Yilan County, where it measured 4 on Taiwan's 7-tier intensity scale. The quake also registered an intensity of 3 in Taichung, Miaoli County, Changhua County, and Yunlin County, the CWA reported.
Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Shakes Eastern Taiwan
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