Over the weekend (this past Saturday), a magnitude-6.6 quake shook the waters off Yilan County in the Taiwan region, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). With its epicenter about 60 km underwater 🌊, the tremor sent warning alerts across the coast but, thank goodness, no injuries or major damage have been reported so far.
An amateur video recorded inside a home captured the tense moment: shaking shelves, rattling doors, and a panicked Whoa! in the background 😲. If you’ve lived through tremors before, you know that split-second adrenaline rush all too well.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Depth & scale: 60 km beneath the sea, magnitude 6.6 on the Richter scale.
- No major impact: Taiwan authorities confirm no casualties or financial losses.
- Stay prepared: Many smartphones now come with built-in shake alerts—make sure yours is switched on! 🔔
- Local vibes: Yilan’s coastal communities, known for its night market snacks and surfing spots, are checking in on each other.
For our friends across South and Southeast Asia, this serves as a reminder: whether you’re in Jakarta, Dhaka, or Manila, having a quick safety plan and a tap-ready emergency app can make all the difference. Keep your chargers juiced up, bookmark local quake info sites, and share your own top tips below!
Stay safe, stay curious, and keep looking out for each other ❤️🌏
Reference(s):
Stringer Dispatch: Magnitude-6.6 quake hits waters off Taiwan
cgtn.com
