Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Taitung County, Taiwan

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan late Sunday, September 6, at 16:37 UTC, according to initial seismic monitoring data.

The earthquake occurred shortly after midnight Monday local time in Taiwan, with the epicenter located offshore near Taitung.

Earthquake Recorded Near Taiwan’s East Coast

Initial automated earthquake monitoring placed the magnitude at 4.8, although preliminary estimates from different seismic networks may vary slightly as data is reviewed.

The tremor was centered in the Philippine Sea near Taiwan’s southeastern coast.

There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries following the earthquake.

Seismic Agencies Reviewing Data

Earthquake magnitudes, depths and exact epicenter locations can be revised after seismic agencies analyze additional station data.

Taiwan sits in a highly active seismic zone where the Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate interact, making earthquakes relatively frequent across the island.