M4.9 earthquake strikes 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred at 20:48 UTC on 2026-10-23, 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan, at a depth of 13.82 km. The shallow depth and proximity to populated areas raise the risk of localized damage, though no immediate reports of casualties or infrastructure impact are available. This event is part of ongoing seismic activity in the region, which is prone to earthquakes due to tectonic plate interactions.

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