Taiwan Earthquake - 7 February 2018

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In summary, a strong earthquake measuring magnitude 6.4 struck off the coast of Taiwan, causing significant damage to buildings and resulting in one hotel partially collapsing with people inside. There was no tsunami warning issued. The P wave from the earthquake was recorded in Sydney, Australia approximately 12 minutes after the event, and this is the largest in a series of earthquakes that started on February 3rd, 2018. The toppled building mentioned in the conversation had already been flattened a few months prior.
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A fluid situation at the moment, as the news rolls in - https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/101213618/taiwan-earthquake-topples-buildings

The quake, which measured magnitude 6.4, struck at a depth of 9.4 kilometres at 4.50am (NZT), the US Geological Survey said.

It was centred just off the coast about 21km northeast of the city.

Significant damage.

EDIT: added later
https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/101213618/taiwan-earthquake-topples-buildings

One hotel partially collapsed with people inside.
 
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Holy smokes! Any tsunami warning?
 
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berkeman said:
Holy smokes! Any tsunami warning?
As far as I'm aware, none has been issued.
 
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live seismogram from my recorder showing the event

http://www.sydneystormcity.com/seismograms.htm

as can be seen, the P wave arrived just after 1600 UT approx. 1602UT. The event was at 1550 UT which means it took the P waves
12 minutest to travel from NE Taiwan to my recorder in Sydney, Australia

This quake is the largest in a series of events in that area that started on the 3rd of Feb 2018

area map with events...

180206 1550UT M6.4 NE Taiwan1.JPG
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So unreal seeing earthquakes of my hometown being discussed on this forum:wideeyed:
That was a castastrophic event through the entire island:frown:
By the way, that toppled building has been flattened a few months ago and no building will ever be built there again:wink:
 
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1. What was the magnitude of the Taiwan Earthquake on 7 February 2018?

The Taiwan Earthquake on 7 February 2018 had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale.

2. Where did the Taiwan Earthquake occur?

The epicenter of the Taiwan Earthquake on 7 February 2018 was located in Hualien County, on the east coast of Taiwan.

3. Was there any damage or casualties caused by the Taiwan Earthquake?

Yes, there was significant damage and casualties caused by the Taiwan Earthquake. At least 17 people were killed and over 280 were injured. Many buildings and roads were also damaged or destroyed.

4. What caused the Taiwan Earthquake on 7 February 2018?

The Taiwan Earthquake was caused by movement along the Longitudinal Valley Fault, which runs through the eastern part of Taiwan. This type of earthquake is known as a strike-slip earthquake, where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

5. Is it common for Taiwan to experience earthquakes?

Yes, Taiwan is located in a seismically active region known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. This means that earthquakes are common and can occur at any time. However, not all earthquakes in Taiwan are as strong and destructive as the one that occurred on 7 February 2018.

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