The Central Weather Administration is the government meteorological research and forecasting institution of Taiwan. In addition to meteorology, the Central Weather Administration also makes astronomical observations, reports on sea conditions, and conducts research into seismology and provides earthquake reports. The Central Weather Administration is headquartered in Taipei City and is administered under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the Central Weather..