M5.5 earthquake jolts Taiwan: CENC

A magnitude-5.5 earthquake jolted coastal waters off Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 8:52 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

The epicenter, with a depth of 50 kilometers, was monitored at 24.27 degrees north latitude and 122.48 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

Tremors could be felt in Taipei, but no casualties have been reported.

(With input from Xinhua)