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The earth moved again late at night. Dense fog advisory: poor air quality in western Taiwan

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Last updated 2026-09-26 — A magnitude earthquake occurred at 1:35 AM on March 4. Just 15 minutes earlier, at 1:20 AM, a magnitude 3.4 felt earthquake had struck, with the epicenter located offshore near Hualien. Yet another quake followed, causing residents in the vicinity of Hualien to feel the shaking once more...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Home / Compiled report

A magnitude earthquake occurred at 1:35 AM on March 4. Just 15 minutes earlier, at 1:20 AM, a magnitude 3.4 felt earthquake had struck, with the epicenter located offshore near Hualien. Yet another quake followed, causing residents in the vicinity of Hualien to feel the shaking once more.
 

Another earthquake occurred late at night on March 4. (Photo / Central Weather Bureau)

Shaking intensity: Magnitude 5 in Taroko, Hualien; magnitude 4 in Nanao, Yilan; magnitude 2 in Nantou and Taichung; magnitude 1 in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, and Yunlin. Southern Taiwan experienced little to no shaking.

There have been quite a few small-scale earthquakes recently. (Photo / Central Weather Bureau)

The Central Weather Bureau issued a dense fog advisory for weather conditions. From March 3 to 4, localized fog or low clouds affecting visibility are likely in western Taiwan, as well as in Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu. At 11 PM on March 3, dense fog occurred in Kinmen and Matsu, with visibility below 200 meters. Those in these areas should exercise extra caution. Air quality in western Taiwan is poor—try to limit outdoor activities or wear a mask when going out.

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