A magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck waters near Yilan County in the Taiwan region on Saturday, December 27, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The tremor occurred at a depth of 60 kilometers, with preliminary reports indicating no casualties or significant financial losses.
Residents shared home security footage showing suspended lights swaying violently during the quake, underscoring the sudden intensity of the seismic event. Local authorities confirmed emergency response teams conducted rapid assessments of critical infrastructure across coastal areas.
While the region experiences frequent seismic activity, this marks the strongest tremor recorded in the Taiwan Strait this year. Experts emphasize the importance of earthquake preparedness in coastal communities, particularly given Taiwan’s location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
The incident comes as cross-strait scientific collaboration continues to advance earthquake prediction technologies, with mainland Chinese and Taiwan researchers jointly developing early warning systems through academic exchanges.
