Taipei, July 26 (CNA) A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 10:24 a.m. Friday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).
The earthquake occurred offshore, 17.7 kilometers north-northeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 39.7 kilometers, CWA data showed.
The quake's intensity, which gauges the actual effect of a seismic event, was highest in parts of Hualien County, where it measured 4 on Taiwan's 7-tier intensity scale.
A "4" is considered moderately strong, with most people who are indoors either startled and some unsecured objects toppling over.
The temblor recorded an intensity of 3 in parts of Yilan and Hsinchu counties, according to CWA data.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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