M 6.1 - 29 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan

  • 2024-04-22 18:26:52 (UTC)
  • 23.714°N 121.660°E
  • 9.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2024-05-05 09:58:59 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 5,301 k*
IV Light 17,995 k
V Moderate 129 k
VI Strong 164 k
VII Very Strong 3 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

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.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VI Hualien City 350 k
IV Puli 86 k
IV Douliu 105 k
IV Yilan 94 k
IV Pizitou 5 k
IV Jiayi Shi 0 k
IV Taipei 7,872 k
IV Taichung 1,041 k
IV Tainan 771 k
IV Zhongxing New Village 26 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)