【中新社台北4月17日电】台湾花莲县近海今日下午发生了一起地震事件，据台湾当局气象部门的官方通报，本次地震的里氏规模达到5.2级，震源深度及具体位置有待进一步测定。地震发生在17日下午5时17分，震中位于花莲县近海地区，对周边地区造成了一定影响。
据初步报告，此次地震的最大震度为4级，震感在花莲县及周边地区较为明显。目前，尚无人员伤亡和重大财产损失的报告。台湾当局已启动应急响应机制，相关部门正在对地震影响进行全面评估，并随时准备应对可能的后续余震和次生灾害。
花莲县位于台湾东部，地处欧亚板块与菲律宾海板块交界地带，地震活动较为频繁。当地居民在日常生活中已具备一定的防震减灾意识，此次地震发生后，民众在第一时间采取了安全措施，学校、商场等公共场所也进行了有序的疏散。
台湾气象部门提醒，由于此次地震规模虽不算大，但考虑到地质构造因素，未来几天可能会有余震发生，呼吁民众保持警惕，遵循官方发布的安全提示，确保自身安全。同时，相关部门将持续关注地震动态，及时发布相关信息，以保障公众的知情权和生命财产安全。
英语如下：
**News Title:** “5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Off the Coast of Hualien, Taiwan, with Maximum Intensity of 4”
**Keywords:** Hualien earthquake, 5.2 magnitude, Taiwan’s Meteorological Department
**News Content:**
**Taipei, April 17 (CNA) -** An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck off the coast of Hualien, Taiwan, on Monday afternoon, according to the official report by Taiwan’s weather authority. The depth of the earthquake and its exact location are still being determined. The quake occurred at 5:17 p.m. on April 17, with its epicenter located in the vicinity of Hualien County, affecting surrounding areas.
Preliminary reports indicate that the maximum intensity of the earthquake reached 4 on the Richter scale, with noticeable tremors in Hualien County and its vicinity. No casualties or significant property damage have been reported so far. Taiwan’s authorities have activated their emergency response mechanism, and relevant departments are conducting a comprehensive assessment of the earthquake’s impact while being prepared for potential aftershocks and secondary disasters.
Hualien County, located in eastern Taiwan, lies at the intersection of the Eurasian Plate and the Philippine Sea Plate, making it an area with frequent seismic activity. Local residents, accustomed to earthquakes, have developed a certain level of disaster prevention awareness. Following the quake, the public promptly took safety measures, and orderly evacuations were carried out in public places like schools and malls.
Taiwan’s Meteorological Department has cautioned that while the earthquake was not particularly large, considering the geological conditions, there could be aftershocks in the coming days. It has urged the public to remain vigilant, adhere to official safety guidelines, and ensure their personal safety. Meanwhile, relevant authorities will continue to monitor seismic activity, promptly releasing information to safeguard the public’s right to know and protect lives and property.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gn/2024/04-17/10200630.shtml
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