2009 Hualien earthquake
The 2009 Hualien earthquake occurred on December 19 at 21:02:14 (local time) with a moment magnitude of 6.4 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). The oblique-slip event took place off the coast of Hualien, Taiwan. Strong shaking could be felt in Hualien City (Shindo 5 according to Central Weather Bureau) and Taipei (Shindo 4 according to Central Weather Bureau).[2] The earthquake could also be felt in Hong Kong[3] and Xiamen, China,[4] and on several islands between Yonaguni and Tarama, Japan.[5]
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| UTC time | 2009-12-19 13:02:14 |
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| ISC event | 14196435 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | December 19, 2009 |
| Local time | 21:02:14 |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw[1] |
| Depth | 43 km (27 mi)[1] |
| Epicenter | 23.76°N 121.69°E |
| Type | Oblique-slip[1] |
| Areas affected | Taiwan |
| Max. intensity | VI (Strong)[1] |
| Casualties | 14 injured[1] |
Intensity Map
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.[6] The outer decorative wall of a restaurant in Hualien collapsed.[7]
References
- USGS, M6.4 - Taiwan, United States Geological Survey
- 交通部中央氣象局 (20 February 2009). "中央氣象局全球資訊網首頁". www.cwb.gov.tw.
- http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a/091219/1/1x9q3.html%5B%5D
- http://udn.com/NEWS/NATIONAL/NATS5/5319094.shtml
- http://sankei.jp.msn.com/affairs/disaster/091219/dst0912192308018-n1.htm%5B%5D
- http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a/091220/17/1xab6.html%5B%5D
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2009-12-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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