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2d ago

Magnitude 6.1 Quake Shakes Taiwan, No Immediate Damage Reported

Initial assessments show no damage, with TSMC operations unaffected.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit the Taiwan region, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei.
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Overview

  • Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration reported a magnitude 6.1 earthquake at 5:47pm local time off Taitung at a depth of 11.9km.
  • Shaking was felt in Taipei, and alerts were issued for Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung and Tainan.
  • The quake reached intensity level 4 on Taiwan’s seven-tier scale in Hualien and Pingtung counties.
  • The National Fire Agency said there were no immediate reports of damage, and authorities continue to monitor for aftershocks.
  • TSMC said the tremor did not meet its threshold for factory evacuation, indicating continued operations.