6.5-magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan

By Xinhua News Agency

Sep 19, 2022 12:12 am

TAIPEI: As of Sunday morning, 47 tremors have jolted Taiwan subsequent to a 6.5-magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern county of Taitung at 9:41 p.m. Saturday, including a 5.3-magnitude one at 10:35 p.m., said the island's meteorological agency.

The tremors led to some mishaps such as wall collapse, power failure, water pipes bursts and celling collapse, among others. The affected railway sections have resumed normal operation. No casualties or severe disasters have been reported so far.

TAIWAN JOLTED This file photo shows the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. As of Sunday morning, Sept. 18, 2022, 47 tremors have jolted Taiwan subsequent to a 6.5-magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern county of Taitung at 9:41 p.m. on Saturday, including a 5.3-magnitude one at 10:35 p.m., said the island’s meteorological agency. XINHUA PHOTO

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