5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan's east coast

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on Saturday, striking Hualien county, as reported by the island's weather administration . No immediate damage was reported following the tremor, which shook buildings in the capital, Taipei . The earthquake occurred at a depth of 17 km (10.6 miles).

This quake came months after Hualien experienced its largest earthquake in at least 25 years, which resulted in 9 fatalities, over 900 injuries and thousands of aftershocks .

Taiwan has consistently grappled with its geological challenges due to its location near the convergence of two tectonic plates , which made it prone to seismic activity .

In past years, Taiwan witnessed devastating earthquakes, including a 2016 quake in southern Taiwan that claimed more than 100 lives and a fatal 7.3 magnitude quake in 1999 that resulted in over 2,000 deaths.