M 7.4 - 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan

  • 2024-04-02 23:58:12 (UTC)
  • 23.836°N 121.598°E
  • 40.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2024-10-09 07:29:55 (UTC)
  • The data below are the most preferred data available
  • The data below have NOT been reviewed by a scientist.
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. Some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localized. Past yellow alerts have required a local or regional level response.

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 19,484 k*
IV Light 73,956 k*
V Moderate 8,996 k
VI Strong 14,630 k
VII Very Strong 381 k
VIII Severe 176 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 a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and heavy wood frame construction.

Secondary Effects

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

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VIII Hualien City 350 k
VII Yilan 94 k
VI Zhubei 0 k
VI Banqiao 543 k
VI Puli 86 k
VI Douliu 105 k
VI Taipei 7,872 k
V Zhongxing New Village 26 k
V Kaohsiung 1,520 k
IV Jincheng 38 k

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