A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast Friday morning, the United States Geological Survey said, with the island's government confirming there were no reports of major damage, Report informs via AFP.
The tremor, which could be felt in the capital Taipei, hit at 7:35 am (2335 GMT) at a depth of 15 kilometers (about nine miles) near Hualien, epicenter of a major quake in April, according to the USGS.
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, which initially reported a 6.3-magnitude quake, issued a mobile phone alert warning people to "keep calm and seek cover nearby".
In Hualien, two people trapped in elevators during the quake were rescued, according to the local fire bureau.
But the National Fire Agency said there was no major damage and that the island's high-speed trains, rail and metro systems were all operating normally.
Still, the government urged vigilance in the wake of a 5.4-magnitude quake that triggered an alert on Thursday.
"In response to the continuous earthquakes, the Ministry of the Interior called on the public to remain vigilant, pay attention to the occurrence of aftershocks, and be prepared for earthquakes," it said in a statement.