A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake rocked waters off Yilan County in China's Taiwan region on Saturday, December 27, 2025, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The quake struck at a depth of 60 kilometers, triggering visible tremors across the region.
📹 Viral footage from Taipei showed buildings swaying as residents shared real-time reactions online. At Taoyuan International Airport, parts of the ceiling collapsed temporarily disrupting operations—though no major injuries were immediately reported. Emergency crews swiftly assessed infrastructure damage.
🌏 Earthquakes are common in the seismically active Taiwan Strait, but this marks one of the strongest tremors this year. Local authorities urged residents to stay alert for aftershocks. Stay tuned to NewspaperAmigo.com for updates as rescue teams continue safety checks.
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China’s Taiwan region experiences a magnitude-6.6 earthquake
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