Taiwan Rattled by 7.0 Magnitude Quake, No Major Damage Reported

A map shows the location of an earthquake that struck off the coast of Yilan County, Taiwan, on Dec 27, 2025. USGSTAIPEI—A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck some  20 miles off Taiwan’s northeastern coastal city of Yilan on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of major damage.The quake with a depth of 45 miles was felt across Taiwan and shook buildings in the capital Taipei, the administration said, assigning it an intensity-four category meaning there could be minor damage.