A series of aftershocks have rocked southern Taiwan, inflicting more damage after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the region last week.

After a strong earthquake hit Taiwan on January 21, 2025, an old picture of a tilting building resurfaced in social media posts that falsely portrayed it as showing the aftermath. But authorities reported no major damage following the quake,

Sim Hwee Kok and his partner Neo Siew Choo were last seen getting off a bus near the Shakadang Trail in Hualien county, shortly before the 7.2-magnitude earthquake.

The remains of a Singaporean man who died after an earthquake hit Taiwan's Hualien county last April have been found. 47-year-old Sim Hwee Kok's remains were discovered on Jan 11 by a farmer, reported Taiwanese news outlet China Times.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, leaving 15 people with minor injuries.

The remains of Sim Hwee Kok, a Singaporean killed in Taiwan's April 2024 earthquake, have been found and identified. Cost of living, housing prices, and the economy are key voters' concerns ahead of GE2025.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's southwestern Tainan County on Sunday, according to reports. The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said the epicenter, located 43.9 kilometers northeast of Tainan city center in Dongshan Township, struck at a depth of 7.7 kilometers (5 miles).

TAIPEI: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday (Jan 21), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, injuring 27 people, triggering landslides and causing ceilings of homes to cave in according to local authorities.

The powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Taiwan on January 21 has led to a disruption in production at TSMC. While there were no reported

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A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit southern Taiwan near Chiayi, causing minor damage and evacuations. TSMC evacuated staff from its factories in central and southern regions. Buildings shook in Taipei and three people were trapped in Tainan.

Taipei, Taiwan (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of six struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey, leaving 15 people with minor injuries.