Taiwan is on high alert for potential attacks. Sirens sounded and streets were evacuated.

In the capital Taipei, large-scale air attack drills were conducted. Civil defense teams directed citizens to shelters.

Taiwan is located at the junction of two tectonic plates, making earthquakes common. Recently, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred.

The Taiwan weather agency reported the earthquake's depth as 6.6 km. Past major earthquakes have led to increased security measures on the island.