This Monday, December 8, 2025, a magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck the waters off Hualien County in the Taiwan region, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was recorded at a depth of 20 kilometers beneath the sea surface.
Earthquakes between magnitude 5.0 and 5.9 are considered moderate: they can be felt by people nearby but rarely cause major damage. Details on any impact or aftershocks are still being collected. 🌊💥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
