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5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southwestern Tainan County on Sunday, according to reports. The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said the epicenter, located 43.9 kilometers northeast of Tainan city center in Dongshan Township, struck at a depth of 7.7 kilometers (5 miles).
A magnitude 6 earthquake hits southern Taiwan, leaving 15 people with minor injuries
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, leaving 15 people with minor injuries.
Exploring Taiwan’s earthquake readiness
Taiwan is one of the most seismically active places in the world, and one of the most advanced when it comes to earthquake readiness.
Strong earthquake in Taiwan injures 27 and causes scattered damage
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck southern Taiwan, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and some reported damage
Taiwan and TSMC Weather a 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake
Taiwan experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. The quake struck near the city of Chiayi in Taiwan’s south, according to Reuters, and it shook buildings in Taipei. TSMC said it evacuated personnel from some buildings and the science park in Tainan,
Taiwan holds $189b in earthquake insurance liabilities
There were 3.6 million policies in force as of end-December last year. As of end-31 December, the number of insurance policies in Taipei, Taiwan was at 401,604 with a policy percentage of 11.02%, data from the Taiwan Residential Earthquake Insurance Fund showed.
6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan
TAIPEI: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday (Jan 21), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, injuring 27 people, triggering landslides and causing ceilings of homes to cave in according to local authorities.
Tremors in Taiwan: Earthquake Rattles Southern Region
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit southern Taiwan near Chiayi, causing minor damage and evacuations. TSMC evacuated staff from its factories in central and southern regions. Buildings shook in Taipei and three people were trapped in Tainan.
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Taiwan, EMSC says
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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes southern Taiwan
A magnitude 6 earthquake shook southern Taiwan on Tuesday morning. At least 15 people were injured. According to the US earthquake observatory USGS, the epicenter was around 7.4 miles north of the Yujing district.
Taiwan Rocked by 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Near Chiayi
A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Chiayi in southern Taiwan, causing buildings to shake in the capital, Taipei. With a depth of 9.4 km, the quake underscores Taiwan's vulnerability due to its location near the junction of two tectonic plates,
TSMC's production impact limited to 20,000 wafers following 6.4-magnitude earthquake
The powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Taiwan on January 21 has led to a disruption in production at TSMC. While there were no reported ...
Nvidia, Apple-Supplier TSMC Halts Production As 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, forcing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to evacuate ...
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