On June 11, 2025, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan, with the epicenter located 70 km south of Hualien at a depth of 31 km. Strong tremors were felt across the island, especially in the east, and reached intensity level 5 near the epicenter. Lighter shaking was reported in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, prompting residents to evacuate buildings in fear of aftershocks. The earthquake was also felt in China’s Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, though no major damage was reported there. Taiwan’s emergency alert system issued warnings seconds before the tremors began, allowing people time to react. Train services were temporarily suspended and infrastructure inspections were launched, but no serious damage or casualties have been reported. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and urged the public to stay cautious, while the president praised emergency services and called for calm. #taiwan #china #earthquake