Strong earthquake in Taiwan

A powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan (China).

AP reports that the U.S. Geological Survey said a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan on the evening of December 27. The earthquake's epicenter was at a depth of 70 kilometers, and there have been no reports of widespread damage or casualties so far.

"The earthquake occurred at 11:05 p.m. on December 27 (local time), 32 kilometers from the coastal town of Yilan. Aftershocks were felt across the island, including Taipei, where buildings shook due to the tremor," the source said.

Aftershocks from the earthquake were felt throughout the island. Photo: Inquirer.net.

Taiwan's meteorological agency initially estimated the earthquake's magnitude at 7 on the Richter scale.

Reportedly, this is the second major earthquake to hit the island in just a few days.

A resident in Yilan recounted: "The building shook violently for a long time. I was very scared and quickly ran outside."

Some images posted online show spilled cleaning products and broken bottles after falling from supermarket shelves.

In a social media post, Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te urged citizens to be vigilant for possible aftershocks.

Previously, in April 2024, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed 17 people and caused landslides and severe damage to buildings around Hualien City, Taiwan.

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