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Taiwan quake forces TSMC evacuation

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A magnitude-7.0 earthquake — variously reported as 6.6 — struck off Taiwan’s northeast coast, shaking Taipei and prompting TSMC to evacuate some facilities, officials said.

The Independent
Aftershock warning after Taiwan hit by magnitude 6.6 earthquake

Tremors were felt across the island, including in the capital Taipei

Aftershock warning after Taiwan hit by magnitude 6.6 earthquake
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Tages-Anzeiger
Magnitude 7.0: Strong earthquake off the coast of Taiwan

Warnings of earthquakes have repeatedly occurred in the region east of China. Now Taiwan's authorities have issued an alert.

Magnitude 7.0: Strong earthquake off the coast of Taiwan
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Der Standard
Strong earthquake off the coast of Taiwan

Injuries have not yet been reported after the 7.0-magnitude quake. The world's largest contract chipmaker TSMC evacuated some of its facilities.

Strong earthquake off the coast of Taiwan
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Magnitude 7.0: Severe earthquake off the coast of Taiwan

In the Pacific Ring of Fire, there are frequent earthquake warnings; now authorities are once again sounding the alarm. The world's largest chipmaker is also affected.

Magnitude 7.0: Severe earthquake off the coast of Taiwan
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Le Figaro
Taiwan shaken by a magnitude 7 earthquake, no major damage reported

Another magnitude 6.1 earthquake had already occurred off the island's coast three days ago.

Taiwan shaken by a magnitude 7 earthquake, no major damage reported
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Corriere della Sera
Earthquake in Taiwan: moment of the quake captured on video

Video shows the moment of the quake.

Earthquake in Taiwan: moment of the quake captured on video
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Kathimerini
Strong 7-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan (video)

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck off the northeastern coastal city of Yilan, Taiwan, according to the island's meteorological agency. The tremor rattled buildings in Taipei, the capital, and the agency said the earthquake's focal depth was 73 kilometers. Emergency: Earth shook. Hearts stopped. A 7.0 magnitude quake ripped through the area.

Strong 7-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan (video)
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake was felt across the entire island.

Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan
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Aftenposten
Magnitude 7 earthquake off Taiwan

A magnitude-7 earthquake struck 32 kilometers northeast of Taiwan late Saturday local time, according to reports.

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by Cameron Campbell

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In Taipei. Pretty strong.
wordsfromtaiwan.bsky.social Min Chao @wordsfromtaiwan.bsky.social · 13h
Magnitude 7.0 strong quake rocks #Taiwan
https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/E/E/EQ/EQ114156-1227-230555.html
December 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM

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wordsfromtaiwan.bsky.social
Magnitude 7.0 strong quake rocks #Taiwan
https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/E/E/EQ/EQ114156-1227-230555.html
December 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Reposted by James A. Benn

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brianhioe.bsky.social
Apparently a 6.78 earthquake off Yilan just now
December 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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