A magnitude-5.8 earthquake shook waters near Taitung County in China's Taiwan region on Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The tremor struck at 20 km depth – about as deep as your last TikTok scroll session 🕳️📱.
No immediate damage or casualties were reported, but the quake serves as a nature’s reminder that the island of Taiwan sits on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' a hotspot for seismic activity. While smaller aftershocks are possible, experts say there’s no need to hit the panic button 🚨.
For young travelers and locals: Taiwan region’s robust earthquake preparedness systems likely helped mitigate risks. Still, always remember to drop, cover, and hold on if the ground starts grooving like it’s 2023’s hottest dance trend 💃🌏.
