(Express) – An earthquake has struck Taiwan today, registering a magnitude of 5.2, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The magnitude 5.2 quake struck 31 miles southeast of Yilan in Taiwan.

While the epicenter was out at sea, many residents in the capital Taipei felt the earthquake. Many residents in the capital Taipei felt the earthquake. One resident tweeted: “Think I just experienced my first Taiwan earthquake today at 1 am local time.

“Or, 9 am US pacific time.” Another resident of Taipei tweeted: “Are you in Taipei? “I felt it too it was a strong one” On Twitter another person from Taiwan said: “I felt that earthquake just before 1am today.


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“It was longer than the one on Saturday morning. “Didn’t get alerts though compared to the 12 from the other day! “Easily 5.5 plus, haven’t felt so many in such close proximity and seriously considering emergency kits.” READ MORE