Strong Quake Measuring 6.3 Magnitude Strikes Eastern Taiwan

On Monday, a series of earthquakes occurred in Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien. The first quake, with a reported magnitude of 5.5, hit at around 5:08 pm (0908 GMT) and was felt in the capital Taipei. This earthquake had a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), according to the Central Weather Administration. The administration also reported that a magnitude-6.3 aftershock followed, originating in the same general area where at least nine people were killed and hundreds were injured. It is important to note that seismologists may revise the earthquakes' reported magnitudes.