PETALING JAYA: No Malaysians have been affected in the 6.4-magnitude earthquake in southern Taiwan so far, said a source from Wisma Putra here Saturday.

However, the ministry will continue to monitor the situation and update the public accordingly.

“Malaysians in Taiwan are encouraged to be in touch with the Malaysian mission in Taiwan, and adhere to all instructions and safety precautions issued by Taiwanese authorities,” said the source on Saturday.

The shallow quake struck at a depth of 10km according to the US Geological Survey, 39km northeast of Kaohsiung, the second-largest city on the island and an important port.

The quake was initially reported as having a magnitude of 6.7, but was downgraded to 6.4.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was not expected.

Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is regularly hit by earthquakes.

A strong 6.3-magnitude quake that hit central Taiwan in June 2013 killed four people and caused widespread landslides.

A 7.6-magnitude quake struck the island in September 1999 and killed around 2,400 people.-Thestar