6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Injuring Dozens

The overnight quake caused structural damage, power outages, and left at least 27 injured, with warnings of potential aftershocks in the coming days.

The earthquake, measuring 6.4 in magnitude, struck Taiwan early Tuesday morning local time, with its epicenter located in Chiayi County, approximately 200 kilometers south of Taipei.
The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 9.7 to 10 kilometers, according to Taiwanese and U.S. geological agencies.
At least 27 people sustained injuries, including six individuals rescued from a collapsed building in Tainan's Nanxi District.
The quake caused localized power outages and road damage, with emergency services responding to affected areas.
Authorities have issued warnings of potential aftershocks over the next three days, as Taiwan frequently experiences seismic activity due to its location on tectonic plate boundaries.