A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off Taiwan's east coast Friday morning, the United States Geological Survey said.
Initially reported by the island's Central Weather Administration as a magnitude 6.3, the tremor struck at 7:35 am (2335 GMT) at a depth of 15 kilometres (about nine miles) near the city of Hualien.
The CWA also issued mobile phone alerts warning people to "keep calm and seek cover nearby".
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Taiwan's National Fire Agency issued a statement confirming "no report of damages" at around 8 am. The island experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location between two tectonic plates.
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The last major one occurred in early April, when it was hit by a deadly 7.4-magnitude quake that officials said was the strongest in 25 years.
{{/usCountry}}The last major one occurred in early April, when it was hit by a deadly 7.4-magnitude quake that officials said was the strongest in 25 years.
{{/usCountry}}At least 17 people were killed in the quake, which triggered landslides and severely damaged buildings around the epicentre near Hualien.