US EditionEarthquake Today: Buildings Shake as 7.0 Magnitude Quake Jolts Taiwan, Second in Three Days
The magnitude 7 earthquake offshore caused minor damage and outages to over 3,000 homes, with authorities urging caution for aftershocks of magnitude 5.5-6.0, Taiwan weather administration said.
- On 27 Dec 2025, Taiwan's Central Weather Administration reported a magnitude 7.0 quake near Yilan, shaking Taipei with an intensity-four rating but causing no major damage.
- Geological fault lines near Taiwan mean it lies at the junction of two tectonic plates, and officials said the quake's depth about 45 miles offshore should limit damage.
- The USGS recorded the quake at 6.6, while more than 3,000 homes in Yilan briefly lost power and some TSMC facilities met evacuation thresholds.
- President William Lai Ching-te said authorities had the situation under control and urged residents to stay alert for aftershocks, while some evacuated TSMC staff have returned to their posts.
- Recent history shows a 7.4 quake in April 2024 killed 17, while 2016 and 1999 quakes killed more than 100 and more than 2,000, underscoring Taiwan's risk.
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An earthquake shook Taiwan on Saturday, with tremors felt in the capital, but no major damage was caused.
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Taiwan: City on Alert | Science-Environment
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast near Yilan, with no major damage reported. The quake, felt across the island, caused power outages and minor structural damage. Authorities remain on alert for aftershocks, though the earthquake's offshore location reduced potential harm.
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Taiwan Rattled by 7.0 Magnitude Quake
TAIPEI—A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck some 32 km (20 miles) off Taiwan’s northeastern coastal city of Yilan late on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said. The quake shook buildings in the capital Taipei and had a depth of 73 km (45 miles), it added. Damage assessment was underway, the National Fire Agency said. Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. More than 100 people were killed in a …
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