Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake off Yilan Coast, TRA Trains Slow Down
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Yilan County today at 3:16 PM. Taiwan Railway (TRA) implemented reduced speed operations for trains between Taipei and Yingge.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 25th) At 3:16 PM today, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Yilan County. Taiwan Railway (TRA) stated that trains between Taipei and Yingge operated at a reduced speed.
According to the latest information from the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred today at 3:16 PM, with a focal depth of 69 kilometers. The epicenter was located 15.1 kilometers north-northeast of the Yilan County Government (off the coast of Yilan County), and the maximum intensity was 3 in Yilan County.
TRA explained in writing that the Shulin Station experienced an intensity of 3, and operations between Taipei and Yingge were handled according to the regulations for a magnitude 3 earthquake.
According to TRA regulations, if the earthquake intensity is 3, the first train will proceed at a slow speed of 60 kilometers per hour to the next station, and the line will be inspected. If no abnormalities are found, subsequent trains will resume normal speed. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150425
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 25th) At 3:16 PM today, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Yilan County. Taiwan Railway (TRA) stated that trains between Taipei and Yingge operated at a reduced speed.
According to the latest information from the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred today at 3:16 PM, with a focal depth of 69 kilometers. The epicenter was located 15.1 kilometers north-northeast of the Yilan County Government (off the coast of Yilan County), and the maximum intensity was 3 in Yilan County.
TRA explained in writing that the Shulin Station experienced an intensity of 3, and operations between Taipei and Yingge were handled according to the regulations for a magnitude 3 earthquake.
According to TRA regulations, if the earthquake intensity is 3, the first train will proceed at a slow speed of 60 kilometers per hour to the next station, and the line will be inspected. If no abnormalities are found, subsequent trains will resume normal speed. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150425
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