A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s east coast near Hualien City on Wednesday evening, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake occurred about 31 kilometers deep and 71 kilometers south of Hualien. No casualties or damage have been reported so far, local fire officials said. Residents described strong shaking, stronger than previous tremors. This comes months after a deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake in April 2024 caused significant destruction and killed at least 17 people in the region.