Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Taiwan region

By Bhargav Acharya Reuters

Posted June 13, 2020 5:53 pm

Updated June 13, 2020 7:07 pm

1 min read

If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us.

This article is more than 5 years old and some information may not be up to date.

Click to play video: 'Restaurants experience tsunami-like wave as quake jolts Taiwan city' — WATCH: Restaurants experience tsunami-like wave as quake jolts Taiwan city – Feb 9, 2018

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 has struck the Taiwan region early on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The quake was at a depth of 20 km, EMSC said. It was revised from its initial measurement of magnitude 6 and depth of 55 km.

Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers its own, lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes.

Stick to the Facts

Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results.

Journalistic standards Report an error

Menu

Topics

TV Programs

Connect

Local

your local region

Share

Calendar

Calendar

Search

Quick Search

Add Global News to Home Screen

Comments