2009 Hualien earthquake


The 2009 Hualien earthquake occurred on December 19 at 21:02:14 with a moment magnitude of 6.4 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI. The oblique-slip event took place off the coast of Hualian, Taiwan. Strong shaking could be felt in Hualian City and Taipei. The earthquake could also be felt in Hong Kong and Xiamen, China, and on several islands between Yonaguni and Tarama, Japan.

Casualties and damage

Two cars were damaged by fallen water towers in Taipei. Ten people were hospitalized following a chlorine leak in a hotel in Hualien. The outer decorative wall of a restaurant in Hualien collapsed.