CAOTUN TOWNSHIP, Nantou County — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.6 magnitude quake jolted near Zhongxing New Village Monday afternoon.

The tremor, which hit the area at 09:54 UTC (17:54 local time), was centered about 7 km east of Zhongxing New Village. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 21 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was detected and several people in and around the Tali area reported experiencing the tremor.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are heavy wood frame and reinforced/confined masonry construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake 24 km southeast of this event struck Chi Chi, Taiwan on September 20, 1999 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 2,337,000 at intensity VIII and 1,778,000 at intensity IX or greater, resulting in a reported 2,489 fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey