Earthquake — Taiwan: Hualien

When

19 Dec 2009

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

6.4

Where

Taiwan

Coordinates

23.80° N, 121.61° E

Injuries

14

Depth km

57

6.4 Mw earthquake in Taiwan

The 2009 Hualien earthquake occurred on December 19 at 21:02:14 with a moment magnitude of 6.4 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). The oblique-slip event took place off the coast of Hualien, Taiwan. Strong shaking could be felt in Hualien City and Taipei. The earthquake could also be felt in Hong Kong and Xiamen, China, and on several islands between Yonaguni and Tarama, Japan.

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