The picture shows the Taipei MRT data map. Image source: Taiwan United Daily News
The picture shows the Taipei MRT data map. Image source: Taiwan United Daily News
China News Service, June 20. According to the China Seismological Network , a 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in Hualien County, Taiwan, at 9:05 on the 20th, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers. According to Taiwanese media reports, after the earthquake, the Taipei and Taoyuan MRTs carried out slow-speed train patrol operations. Some netizens said, "It's really big this time" and "The iron gate is shaking."
According to observations from the Taiwan Meteorological Department, the earthquake occurred in Guangfu Township, Hualien County. Hualien was the first to bear the brunt, with a magnitude of 5. The magnitude of the earthquake in Taitung and Nantou on both sides of the Central Mountains was 4. Other areas include Taichung , Chiayi , Yunlin, Yilan, Changhua, Tainan, Taipei and other places. The earthquake intensity reached level 3, and even the outer island of Penghu had level 1.
When the earthquake occurred, the Taiwan Meteorological Department also issued warnings for Nantou County, Changhua County, Hualien County, Taitung County, and called on people to evacuate nearby.
Taipei Metro Corporation pointed out that after receiving the earthquake magnitude 2 message, Taipei Metro immediately carried out slow-speed train patrol operations in accordance with SOP (standard operating procedures), and no abnormal reports have been reported yet.
Taoyuan MRT Company immediately announced that all lines will operate at a slower speed. Taojie Company stated that the Airport MRT seismic detection system showed a magnitude 3 earthquake. Taojie Company's traffic control center immediately started the standard operating procedure for responding to a magnitude 3 earthquake, instructing the train to stop, wait for 2 minutes and confirm that there was no abnormality, and slow down by 40 kilometers. Carry out slow-speed track inspection operations.
Taiwanese media reported that the depth of the earthquake was very shallow and the shaking was felt throughout Taiwan. The earthquake happened during working hours on Monday, and many office workers working on high floors in Taipei felt strong shaking.
The Hualien Fire Department stated that it has dispatched all units of the Hualien County Fire Department to investigate the disaster, but has not yet received any information about the disaster. The sudden earthquake made local residents panic. Someone was about to go out and recorded a thrilling scene of shaking lamps; some netizens said, "This time it is really big" and "the iron gates are shaking."
The Hualien County Government issued a news alert, stating that a felt earthquake has occurred across Taiwan. People are asked not to panic. If aftershocks strike, they should remain calm and carry out the work. The people are reminded to be prepared for disaster prevention and pay attention to safety.
