A strong earthquake measuring 7.0 struck Taiwan on Saturday, the country’s Central Weather Bureau reported. The quake hit the northeastern coastal city of Yilan at 11:05 pm local time, with its epicentre located 32.3 km east of Yilan County Hall at coordinates 24.69°N, 122.08°E and a focal depth of 72.8 km.

Taiwan’s National Fire Agency said damage assessment was underway, according to Reuters.