Taiwan Earthquake: 7.0 Magnitude Shakes Island, Minimal Damage Reported
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred approximately 32 km off the coast of Yilan, Taiwan. The earthquake, with a depth of 73 km, was felt across northern Taiwan, including in Taipei. While there were no immediate reports of major damage, over 3,000 homes in Yilan briefly lost power. Taiwan’s location near two tectonic plates makes it particularly susceptible to earthquakes, as demonstrated by past events, including a 2016 quake that resulted in over 100 fatalities and a 1999 quake that killed more than 2,000 people.
John Q. Hosedrinker