| 2009 Hualien earthquake | |
| Timestamp: | 2009-12-19 13:02:14 |
| Isc-Event: | 14196435 |
| Anss-Url: | iscgem14196435 |
| Local-Time: | 21:02:14 |
| Magnitude: | 6.4 |
| Depth: | 43km (27miles) |
| Location: | 23.76°N 121.69°W |
| Casualties: | 1 dead, 14 injured |
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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).[1] The earthquake could also be felt in Hong Kong[2] and Xiamen, China,[3] and on several islands between Yonaguni and Tarama, Japan.[4]
Two cars were damaged by fallen water towers in Taipei. Ten people were hospitalized following a chlorine leak in a hotel in Hualien.[5] The outer decorative wall of a restaurant in Hualien collapsed.[6] A fire broke out at a warehouse in Taoyuan County, killing a man.[7]