According to the official measurement of China Earthquake Network , a magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred in Taitung County, Taiwan at 21:41 on September 17, with a depth of 10 kilometers. It is reported that this is a shallow earthquake of , and the epicenter is inland, and the whole of Taiwan feels shocking. Mr. Huang, who is in Chiayi City, Taiwan, told Nandu reporters, "The earthquake felt very strong. I went directly to the alarm to remind me. I hope everyone is safe!"
A Taitung store affected by the earthquake cargo was scattered all over the ground.
It is reported that after the earthquake, the Taiwan meteorological department issued a disaster warning message for Nantou County, Changhua County, , Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County, reminding the public to be cautious and shake strongly, and to take shelter nearby to "live down, cover, and stabilize." Some people left messages online saying, "This earthquake feels strong and lasts for a long time. The earthquake came just after the alarm in the meteorological department sounded!" Some people also left messages saying, "I feel that the earthquake is so big! Some people say it is trembling with fear." Mr. Huang, who is in Chiayi City, Taiwan, told Nandu reporters, "This earthquake feels very strong. The mobile phone directly goes to the alarm to remind you. Taiwan often has earthquakes, and everyone has a certain sense of prevention, but this earthquake lasts for a long time. I hope everyone is safe!"
In addition, the Kaohsiung MRT department said that the earthquake occurred and the parking lot was stopped for 5 minutes. At present, all trains have entered the station, and passengers can get off the train, no people are trapped, and there is no return to the damage to the equipment. It is expected that the train will resume after the empty track patrol is completed at 22:45. Taipei MRT also paused and slowed down for a while, broadcast notifications to adjust the train speed, and normal driving resumed at around 22 o'clock.
Interview and writing: Nandu reporter Yang Lingyan Ao Yinxue
