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Taiwan rattled by 7.0 magnitude quake, no major damage reported
- Taiwan experienced a 7.0-magnitude earthquake late on Saturday, Taiwan's Central Weather Administration said, striking 32 km off Yilan at a depth of 73 km and shaking Taipei.
- Historically, Taiwan has experienced severe earthquakes, including the 2016 quake that killed more than 100 and the 1999 7.3-magnitude quake that killed more than 2,000.
- Residents and local media reported buildings shook in Taipei, prompting immediate checks, while TSMC evacuated some facilities and prioritised personnel safety with outdoor headcounts.
- Initial assessments found no major damage and no tsunami alert, with Taipei city government reporting no immediate major damage; disruptions to Taiwanese chipmakers could jolt global supply chains and raise tech prices.
- Taiwan's role as a leading chip producer means its semiconductor industry faces risks as disruptions at TSMC could ripple through global industries reliant on chips like smartphones and cars.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan — A magnitude-7.0 earthquake jolted Taiwan late Saturday and was felt by residents across the whole island, according to the Central Weather Administration, or CWA. The quake hit at 11:05 pm (1505 GMT) at a depth of 72.8 kilometers (44 miles), with its epicenter located offshore northeastern Taiwan, the agency said. Residents received earthquake alerts on their mobile phones as ...
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