Taiwan: A magnitude 7.2 earthquake recorded off the island – 20 Minutes

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Sunday, according to the United States Institute for Geological Survey (USGC) leading Japan to issue a tsunami warning. The epicenter of the quake, which s occurred shortly after 2:44 p.m. local time (6:44 a.m. GMT), was located about 50 km north of Taitung city, at a depth of 10 km, the USGC said. .6 had hit the same area and several tremors followed. That of Sunday, however, is by far the strongest. The Japanese Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for the islands located not far from Taiwan. Waves up to a meter high are expected around 4 p.m. (7 a.m. GMT), she said. Taiwan and its surroundings are regularly hit by earthquakes due to their location near the junction between two tectonic plates.