An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of six struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake hit at 12:17 a.m. local time, with its epicenter 12 kilometers north of Yujing at a preliminary depth of 10 kilometers. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration recorded a magnitude of 6.4.
Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of deaths from the quake, but rescuers are still assessing the extent of the damage caused. Taiwan’s fire department reported that 15 people were sent to the hospital for minor injuries. Among them were six individuals, including a child, who were rescued from a collapsed house in Nanxi District, Tainan city. Additionally, the Zhuwei bridge on a provincial highway was reported to be damaged.
