A magnitude-5.2 earthquake rattled Chiayi County in the Taiwan region on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The tremor struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, shaking residents but causing no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Earthquakes are common in the region due to its location along the seismically active Pacific 'Ring of Fire.' Local authorities are assessing infrastructure for potential impacts, while social media buzzed with videos of swaying lights and furniture. 'It felt like the ground rolled beneath us,' shared one resident on X (formerly Twitter).
For young travelers and expats in the area: Always familiarize yourself with earthquake safety protocols—drop, cover, and hold on! Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge.
A magnitude-5.2 earthquake rattled Chiayi County in the Taiwan region on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The tremor struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, shaking residents but causing no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Earthquakes are common in the region due to its location along the seismically active Pacific 'Ring of Fire.' Local authorities are assessing infrastructure for potential impacts, while social media buzzed with videos of swaying lights and furniture. 'It felt like the ground rolled beneath us,' shared one resident on X (formerly Twitter).
For young travelers and expats in the area: Always familiarize yourself with earthquake safety protocols—drop, cover, and hold on! Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge. 
