Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage

December 24, 2025 4:19 PM

Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck Taiwan's southeastern coastal county of Taitung on Wednesday, the island's weather administration said, although there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. The quake had a depth of 11.9 km (7.39 miles), the administration said. There was not immediate report of damage across Taiwan, the National Fire Agency said. Taiwan chipmaker TSMC said the quake did not reach the required level for evacuation of...

Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll increase to 13

April 6, 2024 5:54 PM

Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll increase to 13

Days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, approximately 400 people are still stranded and waiting for their rescue, CNN reported while citing the island's fire department on Saturday. Authorities have, however, clarified that those listed as stranded are considered safe, but are cut off by landslides and other blockages on rural roads in the heavily impacted East Coast region. Meanwhile, the death toll from the quake has increased to 13, Taiwan's National Fire Agency (NFA) said,...