Huge 6.5 earthquake hits Taiwan as tremors shake buildings & workers evacuated

A HUGE 6.5 magnitude earthquake has hit Taiwan as tremors shook buildings and workers were evacuated. The earthquake, with a depth of 41.5 miles struck Taiwan, the country’s weather bureau confirmed. AlamyAn earthquake hit Taiwan – shaking buildings in the capital[/caption] There are no reports of damage but the epicentre was in Yilan county and buildings shook in the capital city of Taipei. The power grid is running normally in the country, the state-run operator said. The Taipei metro was briefly closed for checks – but it re-opened shortly afterwards. Workers were evacuated when the quake struck, including from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd – the world’s largest contract chipmaker. Taiwan is situated close to the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. Most read in News PLAN B LEAK Covid passports and face mask wearing move step closer to stop cases rising SHOT IN THE ARM Rare syndrome added as side effect to AstraZeneca Covid vaccine PAIN IN THE NECK Moment lions CLIMB giraffe to slaughter prey - but who came out on top? SHOPPERS FLEE Panic as major shopping centre evacuated with 'fire curtains slamming down' WINTER CHAOS SAGE scientists warn of Christmas lockdown & say public MUST wear masks & WFH STIFF DRINK Punter gobsmacked at 'rip-off' £80 drinks bill - but others disagree