General News

Tuesday Quake Likely December Magnitude 7.0 Aftershock: CWA

Taipei: Tuesday’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake in northeastern Taiwan was probably an aftershock of December’s magnitude 7.0 quake, with further aftershocks possible but likely minor, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said.

Western Taiwan Sees Driest Winter on Record: CWA

Western taiwan: Western Taiwan experienced its lowest winter rainfall since records began in 1951, and spring rains are unlikely to ease drought conditions, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Tuesday.

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Taiwan

Taipei: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Taiwan at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). There were no immediate reports of damage