An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale hit Chenggong of Taitung County in southeast Taiwan at 10:46 a.m. Tuesday, according to the island's meteorological department.

The epicenter was monitored at seabed 21.3 km in the southeast of Chenggong seismic station, with a depth of about 30.1 km, the department said.

The quake was felt in the southern part of Taiwan. There has been no report of casualties yet.