Earthguake 6.5 Hits Nothern Taiwan

Taiwan authorities say there have been no speedy experiences of any harm after the magnitude 6.5 earthquake.

 

Buildings shook in Taipei as an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 has struck northeastern Taiwan.

There have been no experiences of harm.

It had a depth of 66.8 km (41.5 miles), and might be felt throughout the northern, japanese and western elements of Taiwan, with the epicentre in Yilan county, the climate bureau mentioned on Sunday.

 

The Taipei metro was briefly closed for checks, however re-opened shortly afterwards.

 

The state-run energy operator mentioned the grid was working as regular, whereas the railway administration mentioned it was finishing up observe inspections.

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) , the world’s largest contract chipmaker, mentioned it had evacuated some employees.

 

“Personnel at sure TSMC fabs in north Taiwan evacuated through the earthquake as per firm process, and all security techniques functioned usually,” it mentioned in a quick assertion.

 

Taiwan lies close to the junction of two tectonic plates and is vulnerable to earthquakes.

 

Greater than 100 individuals have been killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, whereas a 7.3 magnitude quake killed greater than 2,000 individuals in 1999.