Taiwan Hit by Earthquake

Taiwan – According to Taiwan’s weather bureau, a minor earthquake occurred in the capital city of Taipei on Friday. There have been no immediate reports of any damage caused by the 3.1 magnitude quake, but buildings in Taipei were shaken.

The epicenter of the earthquake was in the Beitou district in the northern part of the city and had a depth of 4.8 km (2.9 miles). Due to Taiwan’s location near the convergence of two tectonic plates, it is susceptible to earthquakes.