(Central News Agency, Taipei, 27th) According to the latest information from the Central Meteorological Administration, three earthquakes occurred in succession early this morning, with magnitudes of 6.1, 4.7 and 5.8 on the Richter scale respectively at 2:21, 2:45 and 2:49. The epicenters were all located in Hualien. .
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale occurred at 2:21, with a depth of 24.9 kilometers. The epicenter was located 23.0 kilometers north-northeast of the Hualien County Government (located offshore of Hualien County). The maximum earthquake occurred in Hualien, Yilan, Nantou, Taichung, Taoyuan, Hsinchu County, and New Taipei City Level 4.
After the earthquake, the Meteorological Administration issued national warnings for Taichung City, Changhua County, Yilan County, Hualien County, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Hsinchu City and other places, reminding the public to beware of strong shaking.
An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale occurred at 2:45, with a depth of 33.2 kilometers. The epicenter was located 23.4 kilometers north of the Hualien County Government (located in Xiulin Township, Hualien County). The maximum magnitude of the earthquake was 3 in Hualien and Yilan.
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale occurred at 2:49, with a depth of 18.9 kilometers. The epicenter was located 29.9 kilometers north-northeast of the Hualien County Government (located in Xiulin Township, Hualien County). The maximum magnitude was magnitude 4 in Hualien, Yilan, Nantou, Taichung, and Hsinchu counties. (Editor: Lin Jieli) 1130427
