Multiple aftershocks with higher magnitudes occurred. This time, the epicenter was located in the sea, about 14 kilometers away from Taiwan Island.

The earthquake was very obvious in Fujian and Guangdong, and there were also earthquake feedback in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai and other places. The Kaohsiung MRT has suspended trains on all lines in response to the earthquake. The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation stated that operations at all stations on the line will be suspended for approximately 40 to 60 minutes.