Initial Impact and Response
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 hit early Tuesday, affecting the region north of . The quake's depth was recorded at 10 kilometers (6 miles) by .
Immediate reports indicate no fatalities, though the rescue operations are ongoing. Six individuals, including a child, were rescued with minor injuries from a collapsed house in Tainan city.
Aftermath and Comparisons
The Zhuwei bridge on a provincial highway suffered damage due to the quake. Last April, a more severe magnitude 7.4 quake in Hualien resulted in 13 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.
Taiwan's location along the Pacific "" makes it susceptible to earthquakes, with the recent quake being a reminder of the seismic activity in the region.