A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck about 30km off Taiwan’s northeastern coastal city of Yilan late on Saturday (Dec 27), the island’s weather administration said.
The quake shook buildings in the capital Taipei and had a depth of 73 km (45 miles), it added.
Damage assessment was underway, the National Fire Agency said.
The intensity of the quake was measured at four on Taiwan’s seven-tier intensity scale in areas including Taipei City, Hualien county and Yilan county.
It could be felt in the Taipei area, according to a Reuters witness.
The earthquake hit Taiwan days after a 6.1 magnitude quake struck the southeastern part of the island on Wednesday, although there were no reports of damage.
Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes.
