Taipei, Feb. 28 (CNA) A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in waters off Taitung County, southeastern Taiwan, at 1:02 p.m. Friday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).
The epicenter was located 67.7 kilometers northeast of Taitung County Hall at a depth of 24.7 km, CWA data showed.
The intensity of the quake, which gauges the actual effect of a seismic event, measured 3 on Taiwan's 7-tier intensity scale in parts of Taitung County.
The quake also measured an intensity of 2 in Hualien County, according to the CWA.
There were no immediate reports of damage following the quake.
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