A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Taiwan on Monday morning, local time, triggering a tsunami alert for Japan.
The quake was registered at 9:42 a.m. at 71km (44mi) SE of Su'ao, Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was first reported to be a 6.8 magnitude quake, before it was downgraded to 6.4 magnitude.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued and cancelled a tsunami warning for waves up to one metre in height in the southern Okinawa region of Japan. "Get out of the water and leave the coast immediately," the agency advised. "As the strong current will continue, do not get in the sea or approach coasts until the advisory is cleared."
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre had no tsunami warnings issued following the earthquake.
Locals in the capital of Taipei tweeted that it was the worst quake they had experienced in years. There have been no reports of major damage, but witnesses reported seeing buildings sway, according to AFP.
Biggest earthquake ever felt in #taipei (for me). It's a magnitude 6.1 one with the epicentre near Hualien.— Grace Tsoi (@gracehw) April 20, 2015
Wow. Biggest earthquake I’ve felt in Taipei for years.— Ben Thompson (@benthompson) April 20, 2015