Event Brief
5.6 quake strikes Taiwan region near Yilan
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Taiwan region at 8.39pm local time at 97km depth near Yilan.
WHO: Research centre
WHAT: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake occurred near Yilan in the Taiwan region.
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET
WHERE: Off the small island of Yilan, north-eastern Taiwan
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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