Hualien Earthquake Magnitude 5, Maximum Intensity 4
According to the latest information from the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at 6:43 PM today, with a depth of 15.8 kilometers. The epicenter was located 3.6 kilometers north of the Hualien County Government (in Hualien City, Hualien County), and Hualien County experienced a maximum intensity of 4. A national alert was issued.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 13) According to the latest information from the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at 6:43 PM today, with a depth of 15.8 kilometers. The epicenter was located 3.6 kilometers north of the Hualien County Government (in Hualien City, Hualien County), and Hualien County experienced a maximum intensity of 4.
The Central Weather Administration issued a disaster warning message (national alert) for Hualien County, reminding the public to be wary of strong shaking and to seek shelter nearby by "dropping, covering, and holding on." (Editor: Lin Hsiang-Yun) 1150513
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 13) According to the latest information from the Central Weather Administration, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at 6:43 PM today, with a depth of 15.8 kilometers. The epicenter was located 3.6 kilometers north of the Hualien County Government (in Hualien City, Hualien County), and Hualien County experienced a maximum intensity of 4.
The Central Weather Administration issued a disaster warning message (national alert) for Hualien County, reminding the public to be wary of strong shaking and to seek shelter nearby by "dropping, covering, and holding on." (Editor: Lin Hsiang-Yun) 1150513
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