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Many people were still asleep during the early hours, while others were woken up by the shaking. The earthquake measured intensity level 5 in Taitung’s Changbin area, level 3 in Hualien, Chiayi, Nantou, Taichung, Changhua, and Yunlin, level 2 in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, and level 1 in Taipei, New Taipei, Tainan, and Kaohsiung.
The Central Weather Bureau stated that aftershocks are still possible and advised vigilance. Due to the earthquake, some train operations in eastern Taiwan have also been affected. Passengers planning to use Taiwan Railways today are advised to check ahead before departure. The frequent quakes have also impacted tourism in Hualien and eastern Taiwan, with booking rates at many hotels and homestays declining. This has raised concerns in the region, which heavily relies on tourism.