The Central Weather Administration (CWA) reported a 5.2 magnitude earthquake approximately 21.3 kilometres east-northeast of Taitung County Hall at 0547 hours (local time) on Thursday (27 August).
• The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres.
• The maximum intensity recorded was 03 in Taitung and Hualien counties.
• A maximum intensity of 02 was recorded in Pingtung, Nantou, Kaohsiung, Chiayi County, Yunlin, Tainan and Chiayi City, while a maximum intensity of 01 was recorded in Taichung, Changhua, Miaoli and Yilan.