Powerful 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Taiwan Coast, Tremors Felt Island-wide
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CNBC TV1828-12-2025, 09:07

Powerful 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Taiwan Coast, Tremors Felt Island-wide

  • A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeast coast late Saturday at 11:05 p.m. local time.
  • The quake's epicenter was 32 kilometers from Yilan and 70 kilometers deep, causing tremors across the island, including the capital Taipei.
  • A Yilan resident described intense shaking, while local TV showed swaying objects and spilled supermarket goods.
  • No immediate reports of widespread damage or casualties have emerged following the powerful tremor.
  • President William Lai Ching-te urged residents to remain alert for potential aftershocks.

Why It Matters: Strong 6.6 magnitude quake hits Taiwan; no major damage reported, aftershocks expected.

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