Swarm of 32 earthquakes with 3 major tremors hits eastern Taiwan in less than 9 hours

Apr 28, 2016

Eastern Taiwan was rattled by as many as 32 earthquakes overnight, with three of them identified as main earthquakes.

The earthquake swarm was recorded between 11:17 p.m. Wednesday and 8:00 a.m., Thursday.

earthquake swarm taiwan april 28 2016, earthquake swarm hits taiwan april 2016, earthquake swarm eastern taiwan, 24 earthquakes hit eastern taiwan, taiwan 32 earthquakes april 2016 — This map shows that at least 44 quakes have hit the eastern coast of Taiwan within the last 24 hours. Overnight 32 hit with three quakes classified as major. Via Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan for night swarm visit and count here.

Although this region is known for frequent seismic events, 32 earthquakes from which 3 have been classified as major is something weird and important to publish.

Is this swarm a sign for the next devastating earthquake in Taiwan. The last one was only three months ago.

NEW: Several magnitude 4+aftershocks after late Wednesday #earthquake eastern Taiwanhttps://t.co/bGTcUsFVMU pic.twitter.com/ExL8Xy0Zad

— Focus Taiwan (@Focus_Taiwan) April 27, 2016

As shown on the Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan, a total of 32 earthquakes hit the eastern part of the Island between 11:17 p.m. Wednesday and 8:00 a.m., Thursday.

The first earthquake of the series was the most powerful with a magnitude of 5.6. The two other major quakes (M4.3 and M5.5) occurred early Thursday.

Remember the Tainan earthquake:

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

Swarm of 32 earthquakes with 3 major tremors hits eastern Taiwan in less than 9 hours

Eastern Taiwan was rattled by as many as 32 earthquakes overnight, with three of them identified as main earthquakes.

The earthquake swarm was recorded between 11:17 p.m. Wednesday and 8:00 a.m., Thursday.

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