Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits off Taiwan

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Taiwan. Photo / 123RF

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck off the western coast of Taiwan, the US Geological Survey reports.

The quake struck 100km off the island of Penghu in the Taiwan Straight at a depth of 13km.

There have been no immediate reports of damage.

According to AFP Hong Kong residents also reported feeling the quake.