nextbet Southern Taiwan Hit By 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Taiwan Photo: File photo Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Taiwan Photo: File photo

Taiwan’s Southern region was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the city of Chiayi, the island's weather administration said, with reports of initial minor damage. The quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei and had a depth of 9.4 km (6 miles) with its epicenter in Dapu township, the weather administration said.

As per reports, the fire department said two people were injured in a damaged building in the city of Tainan.

Chipmaker TSMC said it had evacuated staff at its factories in central and southern Taiwan. As per reports, the fire department said three people were trapped in a damaged building in the city of Tainan and rescue workers were on their way.

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The science park in Tainan, home to major factories including chipmaker TSMC 2330.TW, said buildings were evacuated.

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Taiwan is located at the intersection of two tectonic platesnextbet, making it susceptible to earthquakes.