Taiwan hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake, minimal damage reported

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Taiwan hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake, minimal damage reported

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Taiwan hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake, minimal damage reported

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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan near Yilan County on Saturday at 11:05 PM local time.
No major damage reported, but power outages affected over 3,000 homes in Yilan.
The quake registered a depth of 73 km and was felt across northern Taiwan, including Taipei.

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Taiwan, about 32 km from Yilan County Hall, at 11:05 PM local time. The quake was recorded at a depth of 73 km, producing significant tremors felt in Taipei and surrounding areas, with no immediate reports of major damage according to Indiatimes and Channel News Asia.

Initial reports indicated no casualties, but isolated cases of minor damage included gas and water leaks. The Taipei city government reassured that the situation was manageable, with over 3,000 homes experiencing temporary power outages, as confirmed by Reuters and AA.

Authorities are on alert for potential aftershocks, which could range between magnitudes of 5.5 to 6.0. The Central Weather Administration noted the quake's offshore depth reduced the likelihood of significant damage, and local agencies are conducting assessments to monitor any changes, according to Channel News Asia, Reuters, and AA.