2018 Hualien earthquake
At 23:50 (UTC+8) on 6 February 2018, an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the moment magnitude scale hit Taiwan. The epicenter was on the coastline near Hualien, which was the most severely affected area, with a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. At least 17 deaths were reported, with 285 injured. The maximum foreshock was recorded on 4 February 2018, at 21:56:40. The epicenter was located at Hualien County, Taiwan, reaching a scale of ML 5.8.
The Yun Men Tsui Ti building, severely tilted after the quake | |
| UTC time | 2018-02-06 15:50:43 |
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| ISC event | 616640792 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 6 February 2018 |
| Local time | 23:50:42 local time |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mww |
| Depth | 10.6 kilometres (7 mi) |
| Epicenter | 24.132°N 121.659°E |
| Type | Oblique-slip |
| Areas affected | Hualien County, Taiwan |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Peak acceleration | 482.36 gal (0.42 g) |
| Peak velocity | 32.04 cm/s |
| Foreshocks | yes |
| Casualties | 17 dead, 285 injured |
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