2018 Hualien earthquake
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At 23:50 (UTC+8) on 6 February 2018, an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the moment magnitude scale hit Taiwan.[2] The epicenter was on the coastline near Hualien, which was the most severely affected area, with a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[1] At least 17 deaths were reported, with 285 injured.[3] The maximum foreshock was recorded on 4 February 2018, at 21:56:40. The epicenter was located at Hualien County, Taiwan, reaching a scale of ML 5.8.
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Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2018-02-06 15:50:43 |
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ISC event | 616640792 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 6 February 2018 (2018-02-06) |
Local time | 23:50:42 local time |
Magnitude | 6.4 Mww |
Depth | 10.6 kilometres (7 mi) |
Epicenter | 24.132°N 121.659°E / 24.132; 121.659 |
Type | Oblique-slip |
Areas affected | Hualien County, Taiwan |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Peak acceleration | 482.36 gal (0.42 g) |
Peak velocity | 32.04 cm/s |
Foreshocks | yes |
Casualties | 17 dead, 285 injured |
Citations | [1] |
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