A magnitude-5.1 earthquake shook waters near Hualien County in China's Taiwan region on Monday, December 8, 2025, according to official data from the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The seismic event occurred at 20 kilometers depth, with monitoring systems detecting tremors across coastal areas.
Hualien County, located on the island of Taiwan's rugged eastern coast, has experienced increased seismic activity this year. While no immediate damage or casualties have been reported, local authorities are conducting structural safety inspections of critical infrastructure. The region lies along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plate movements frequently cause earthquakes.
Seismologists note this event follows established patterns of moderate seismic activity in the Taiwan Strait region. The CENC continues to monitor aftershocks through its network of 130 monitoring stations across the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region.
