2024 Hualien earthquake
7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On 3 April 2024, at 07:58:11 NST (23:58:11 UTC on 2 April), a Mw 7.4 earthquake struck 16 km (9.9 mi)[3] south-southwest of Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan. At least 18 people were killed and over 1,100 were injured in the earthquake. It is the strongest earthquake in Taiwan since the 1999 Jiji earthquake,[4] with three aftershocks above Mw 6.0.
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UTC time | 2024-04-02 23:58:11 |
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ISC event | 637103828 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 3 April 2024 |
Local time | 07:58:11 |
Magnitude | ML 7.2 Mw 7.4 MJMA 7.7[1] |
Depth | 40 km (25 mi) |
Epicenter | 23.819°N 121.562°E / 23.819; 121.562 near Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan |
Type | Reverse |
Areas affected | Taiwan |
Total damage | US$2.53 million[2] |
Max. intensity | CWA 6+ MMI VIII (Severe) |
Tsunami | 1 m (3.3 ft) |
Landslides | Yes |
Aftershocks | 1,300 (As of 27 April 2024[update]), including Mw 6.4, Mw 6.1, Mw 6.0 |
Casualties |
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