Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits Taiwan's east coast, second major in 24 hours
World | August 16, 2024 7:08 ISTTaiwan was struck by a strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, the second major tremor in 24 hours. Centered 34 km from Hualien in the east, the quake occurred in a seismically sensitive region prone to frequent earthquakes due to its proximity to tectonic plate boundaries.