Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes northeastern Taiwan
A moderate earthquake hit off northeastern Taiwan on Saturday evening, with no damage or injuries reported.
- A magnitude 5.2 quake struck at sea, east of Yilan County, on Saturday night.
- No damage or injuries were reported anywhere.
- The shaking was mild — strongest in Yilan and New Taipei, and lighter in Taipei, Taichung and Hualien.
- The quake was fairly deep and centered offshore, which limited its impact on land.
Outlook: With no damage reported, life should carry on as normal, though Taiwan stays quake-prone and can expect more tremors.