Strong tremors were felt in Pingtan county, Fujian province, following a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck near Taiwan on Monday morning.

The earthquake jolted the sea off the east coast of Hualien, Taiwan at 9:42 am, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Many residents in Pingtan, 68 sea miles from Taiwan, reported that they have felt the effects.

“I was at work when I felt the chair shaking for several seconds. I knew it was an earthquake,” said Mr. Lin.

Tremors were also felt in coastal areas in Fujian province, including cities of Fuzhou and Xiamen.

There have been no immediate reports of casualties.