Taiwan rattled by quake off east coast, no immediate reports of damage

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off Taiwan's east coast. The weather administration confirmed the event. Buildings in Taipei experienced shaking. The quake's epicenter was approximately 30 km offshore, at a depth of 6.6 km. Taiwan's location near tectonic plates makes it earthquake-prone. Past earthquakes in 2016 and 1999 caused significant casualties. Authorities are assessing the situation for any potential damage.