A powerful magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck waters east of Taiwan on Saturday, December 27, sending strong tremors across the region. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 60 kilometers, caused buildings in Taipei to sway for nearly one minute, according to eyewitness accounts.
As of Sunday morning, local authorities have reported no major structural damage or casualties. Seismic activity was also felt in coastal areas of the Chinese mainland, though no disruptions to critical infrastructure were recorded.
"Our emergency response teams conducted immediate inspections of key facilities, including transportation networks and power plants," stated a spokesperson from the Taiwan region's disaster management agency. The region experiences frequent seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
While aftershocks remain possible, experts suggest the risk of significant follow-up tremors decreases substantially after the first 48 hours. Residents across affected areas are advised to review earthquake preparedness measures as part of ongoing safety initiatives.
