Taiwan Earthquake

On March 3, 2010 Taiwan experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake, with the epicenter taking place near Kaohsiung, one of the country's southern cities. The earthquake was first reported at 0018 GMT, and was relatively shallow, with a reported depth of 5km, or 14.4 miles.http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62304M20100304 Initial reports indicated no significant damage to the region, with initial reports stating that there were no significant instances of damages, injuries or casualties as a result of the event.http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62304M20100304

Taiwan's location over the Pacific basin, a region famous for seismic activity, makes it especially prone to earthquakes. One of the country's most infamous earthquakes occurred in September of 2009, where a 7.6 magnitude quake killed more than 2,400 citizens and damaged over 50,000 structures.http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62304M20100304

Taiwan was shook by a 6.3-magnitude on July 13, 2009. The quake was shallow, at a depth of only 15.3 miles, however a tsunami warning was not immediately issued.

A separate 6.6-magnitude earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan on September 7, 2007.

• Bloomberg.com: Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Taiwan, USGS Says

• AFP: Strong quake rocks Taiwan

• International Herald Tribune: Quake shakes Taiwan capital

• Bangkok Post: 6.6 quake, aftershocks jolt Taiwan

• Reuters: Tremors rattle Taiwan's capital

• USA Today: Big earthquake near Taiwan