Magnitude 7 on the Richter scale Severe earthquake shakes Taiwan
A severe earthquake has struck off the coast of Taiwan. The quake was registered with a magnitude of 7.0 around 30 kilometers east of Yilan County, according to the Taiwan Meteorological Department. It occurred at around 11 p.m. (local time) at a depth of over 72 kilometers.
27.12.2025, 22:44
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- A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan.
- It occurred at around 11 p.m. (local time) at a depth of over 72 kilometers.
- According to the Taiwanese news agency CNA, there were initially no reports of damage or casualties.
The quake was felt in the north and east of Taiwan with a magnitude of four 4.0. The earth also shook in larger cities such as Taipei and Hsinchu.
As the Taiwanese news agency CNA reported, it was the third strongest quake in the country's recent history after 1999 and 2024. So far, there have been no reports of casualties. However, considerable aftershocks are to be expected in the coming days, the news agency quoted an expert from the weather authority.
Taiwan is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped zone along the coasts of the Pacific Ocean. It is frequently hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.