Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Taiwan

5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off Taiwan on Oct. 23, 2018. (USGS)

SINGAPORE—An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Taiwan, the United States Geological Survey said on Oct. 23 at 12:34 p.m. local time.

Witnesses said it set buildings shaking in the capital Taipei.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which hit 95 km (59 miles) southeast of the coastal town of Su-ao at a depth of 34 km (21 miles).

Su-ao is about 70 km (44 miles) away from the capital.

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