Taiwan: Magnitude-6.2 earthquake occurs in Yilan County at 13:11 Oct. 24

Event

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake occurred in northeastern Taiwan at around 13:11 Oct. 24. The epicenter was about 22 km (14 miles) south-southeast of Yilan City. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 64 km (40 miles), and moderate-to-light shaking reported in northern Taiwan. Weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout the rest of the territory. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties; however, some minor damage may have occurred. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.