Magnitude 5.7 earthquake shakes eastern Taiwan

Taipei, April 5 (CNA) A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan at 1:14 a.m. Sunday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The epicenter of the temblor was located at sea, about 5.4 kilometers north-northeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 17.5 km, according to the administration.

The earthquake's intensity was highest in Hualien County, Nantou County and Yilan County, where it measured 4 on Taiwan's 7-tier intensity scale.

The quake also measured an intensity of 3 in Taichung, Miaoli County, Changhua County and Yunlin County, the CWA said.