A series of tremors affected Taiwan on Monday night (22), the strongest of which reached a magnitude of 5.9, with its epicenter in Hualien, in the east of the island, according to the Central Meteorological Agency.
On April 3, Taiwan was hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that left at least 17 people dead and more than 1,100 injured, with its epicenter precisely in Hualien.
The first tremor this Monday, of magnitude 5.5, occurred at 5:08 pm (6:08 am BrasÃlia time), according to the agency, and was felt in the capital Taipei.
A series of aftershocks followed and, according to AFP journalists, the strongest movements occurred around 10:15 pm (11:15 am BrasÃlia time).
According to the Central Meteorological Agency, the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 and occurred at a depth of 8.6 kilometers. The United States Geological Survey reported the magnitude as 5.8.
The Hualien Fire Service said it sent crews to the scene to assess the damage.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and provide information in a timely manner,” he said.
Earthquakes are common in Taiwan, as the island is located near the junction of two tectonic plates.
After the April 3 earthquake, hundreds of aftershocks were recorded. This earthquake was the strongest in Taiwan since the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the island in September 1999 and killed 2,400 people.
