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RECAP: Taiwan Hit by M6.6 Earthquake Off Northeast Coast, Tremors Felt in Taipei

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Taiwan just off its northeast coast late Saturday, December 27, about 32 kilometers from the coastal town of Yilan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors were felt across the island, including Taipei.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 5

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 4

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 2

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities. This video shows that the tiles on the pillar were shaken off and fell during the earthquake.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 3

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities. This video captures the shaking inside an elevator during the earthquak

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore at 11:15 PM in Japan, leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. Warnings for waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) were issued for the north-eastern coast, specifically the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Tsunamis between 20 and 50 cm (7-18 inches) high were subsequently observed at several ports in the region. Furthermore, authorities are cautioning the public that "there is a possibility of even more powerful tremors." They also urged attention be paid to the potential for a larger subsequent earthquake.

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

Students tend to a person needing medical attention after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Agusan Del Sur Province, the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025. An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao. In a report, the institute said that the quake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), struck at a depth of 20 kilometers, approximately 44 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Manay. (Photo by The Torch Mindanao/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

Students transfer a person needing medical attention after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Agusan Del Sur Province, the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025. An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao. In a report, the institute said that the quake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), struck at a depth of 20 kilometers, approximately 44 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Manay. (Photo by The Torch Mindanao/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

Students transfer a person needing medical attention after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Agusan Del Sur Province, the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025. An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao. In a report, the institute said that the quake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), struck at a depth of 20 kilometers, approximately 44 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Manay. (Photo by The Torch Mindanao/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

Students transfer a person needing medical attention after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Agusan Del Sur Province, the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025. An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao. In a report, the institute said that the quake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), struck at a depth of 20 kilometers, approximately 44 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Manay. (Photo by The Torch Mindanao/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

A damaged college building is seen after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Agusan Del Sur Province, the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025. An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao. In a report, the institute said that the quake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), struck at a depth of 20 kilometers, approximately 44 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Manay. (Photo by The Torch Mindanao/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

Students are seen in an open area after evacuating from their classrooms following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Agusan Del Sur Province, the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025. An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao. In a report, the institute said that the quake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), struck at a depth of 20 kilometers, approximately 44 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Manay. (Photo by The Torch Mindanao/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

Students transfer a person needing medical attention after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Agusan Del Sur Province, the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025. An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao. In a report, the institute said that the quake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), struck at a depth of 20 kilometers, approximately 44 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Manay. (Photo by The Torch Mindanao/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

People gather outside school buildings after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Davao Del Sur Province, the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025. An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao. In a report, the institute said that the quake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), struck at a depth of 20 kilometers, approximately 44 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Manay. (Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

People gather outside school buildings after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Davao Del Sur Province, the Philippines, Oct. 10, 2025. An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Davao Oriental province in the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao. In a report, the institute said that the quake, which occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), struck at a depth of 20 kilometers, approximately 44 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Manay. (Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens

Victims arrive at Cebu Provincial Hospital after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook Cebu province, the Philippines, on October 1, 2025. At least 26 people were killed and 147 others were injured as an offshore 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday night, the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Wednesday. The death toll is expected to climb as more reports trickle in. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens

Victims arrive at Cebu Provincial Hospital after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook Cebu province, the Philippines, on October 1, 2025. At least 26 people were killed and 147 others were injured as an offshore 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday night, the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Wednesday. The death toll is expected to climb as more reports trickle in. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens

Large cracks are seen on a road after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook Cebu province, the Philippines, on October 1, 2025. At least 26 people were killed and 147 others were injured as an offshore 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday night, the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Wednesday. The death toll is expected to climb as more reports trickle in. Photo by Cebu LGU/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens

(250930) -- MANILA, Sept. 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 30, 2025 shows a church damaged in the earthquake in Cebu province, the Philippines. An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 struck Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday evening, causing damage to a century-old church and prompting people to flee into the streets, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens

(250930) -- MANILA, Sept. 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 30, 2025 shows a church damaged in the earthquake in Cebu province, the Philippines. An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 struck Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday evening, causing damage to a century-old church and prompting people to flee into the streets, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens

(250930) -- MANILA, Sept. 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 30, 2025 shows a church damaged in the earthquake in Cebu province, the Philippines. An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 struck Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday evening, causing damage to a century-old church and prompting people to flee into the streets, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens

A large crack is seen on a road after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook Cebu province, the Philippines, on October 1, 2025. At least 26 people were killed and 147 others were injured as an offshore 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday night, the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Wednesday. The death toll is expected to climb as more reports trickle in. Photo by Cebu LGU/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens

Victims arrive at Cebu Provincial Hospital after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook Cebu province, the Philippines, on October 1, 2025. At least 26 people were killed and 147 others were injured as an offshore 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Cebu province in the central Philippines on Tuesday night, the Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Wednesday. The death toll is expected to climb as more reports trickle in. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Woman Keeps Sweeping Balcony as Earthquake Shakes Building

This astonishing moment captures a woman calmly sweeping her balcony as her home shakes violently during a 5.8-magnitude earthquake. On June 11, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong, a surreal scene unfolded as tremors from an offshore earthquake near Taiwan rocked the region. Despite visible shaking — furniture swaying and walls trembling — a middle-aged woman continued sweeping her balcony floor, showing no signs of panic or hesitation. The earthquake struck at around 7:00 p.m., with its epicenter located off the coast of Taiwan’s Taitung County at a depth of 20 kilometers. Residents across parts of Guangdong, including Shantou, reported feeling the quake. The video ends with the woman still focused on cleaning, seemingly unfazed by the tremors around her.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231204) -- BEIJING, Dec. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A damaged house is seen after an earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province, the Philippines on Dec. 3, 2023. A 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit southern Philippines late Saturday night has killed at least one and injured two others, local authorities reported Sunday. (Xinhua)

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PHILIPPINES-EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGE

(231203) -- SURIGAO DEL SUR, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Damaged houses are seen after an earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province, the Philippines on Dec. 3, 2023. A 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit southern Philippines late Saturday night has killed at least one and injured two others, local authorities reported Sunday. (Xinhua)

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PHILIPPINES-EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGE

(231203) -- SURIGAO DEL SUR, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A damaged building is seen after an earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province, the Philippines on Dec. 3, 2023. A 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit southern Philippines late Saturday night has killed at least one and injured two others, local authorities reported Sunday. (Xinhua)

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PHILIPPINES-EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGE

(231203) -- SURIGAO DEL SUR, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A damaged house is seen after an earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province, the Philippines on Dec. 3, 2023. A 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit southern Philippines late Saturday night has killed at least one and injured two others, local authorities reported Sunday. (Xinhua)

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PHILIPPINES-EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGE

(231203) -- SURIGAO DEL SUR, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Residents take shelter inside an evacuation center after an earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province, the Philippines on Dec. 3, 2023. A 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit southern Philippines late Saturday night has killed at least one and injured two others, local authorities reported Sunday. (Xinhua)

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Philippines upgrades quake off south to magnitude 7.4, no damage reported

STORY: Philippines upgrades quake off south to magnitude 7.4, no damage reported SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:16 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of CCTV and video clips of earthquake in the Philippines STORYLINE: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Sunday upgraded the magnitude from 6.9 to 7.4 of an offshore earthquake that hit Surigao del Sur province in the southern Philippines on Saturday night. In an updated report, the institute said the quake, which occurred at 10:37 p.m. local time (GMT 1437), hit at a depth of 25 km, about 30 km northeast of Hinatuan town. The institute said the tectonic quake, which was felt in many parts of Mindanao island and central Philippines, will cause damage. There were no immediate reports of damages. The institute has recorded over 200 aftershocks, some with magnitude of over 5 and 6. The institute also issued a tsunami warning Saturday night, prompting residents living in th

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THE PHILIPPINES-GENERAL SANTOS CITY-EARTHQUAKE

(231117) -- GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Damage from a 6.8-magnitude earthquake is seen at a mall in General Santos City, the Philippines on Nov. 17, 2023. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Friday downgraded the magnitude of the offshore earthquake that struck Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines to 6.8 from 7.2. In an updated report, the institute said the quake, which occurred at 4:14 p.m. local time (GMT 0814), hit at a depth of 72 kilometers, about 34 kilometers northwest of Sarangani town. The tremor was felt strongly in nearby areas on Mindanao island, including General Santos City and the provinces of South Cotabato and Davao del Sur. (Str/Xinhua)

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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocks southern Philippines

STORY: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocks southern Philippines SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: DAVAO, the Philippines CATEGORY: OTHER SHOTLIST: 1. crane of one construction site in Davao City collapses during the earthquake (credit: Reymark Ayala Leopoldo) 2. one mall of General Santos during the earthquake 3. one mall of General Santos after the earthquake (credit: Ry Llanes) 4. CCTV footage of one shop in Davao City during the earthquake (credit: Tin Alfad) 5. various of people evacuating a mall in Davao City (credit: Reyna Jane I. Ramos) STORYLINE: An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 rocked Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines on Friday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 4:14 p.m. local time (GMT 0814), hit at a depth of 10 kilometers, about 30 kilometers southwest of Sarangani town. The institute said the tectonic quake will trigger aftershock

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6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines

STORY: 6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a household in Davao Del Sur during the earthquake (credit: Khevin Brian P. Legondo) 2. various of a household in South Cotabato during the earthquake (credit: Maricel Ramirez Bronsal) 3. various of a mall in the City of General Santos during the earthquake (credit: Pitik ni Dasmag) 4. various of a household in Davao City during the earthquake (credit: Derf Hanzel Maiz) 5. various of people evacuate buildings in Davao City (credit: Adrienne Clapan) STORYLINE: An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 rocked Davao Occidental province in the southern Philippines on Wednesday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which occurred at 7:21 p.m. local time (1121 GMT), hit at a depth of 139 km, about 66 km southeast of Sarangani Island. The institute said the tectonic quake will trigger af

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Niigata marks 1st anniversary of major offshore quake

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - A memorial ceremony is held July 16 in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on the first anniversary of a magnitude 6.8 offshore earthquake that killed 15 people and injured 2,346 in Niigata, Nagano and Toyama prefectures. Attendees of the ceremony prayed for the dead.

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Niigata marks 1st anniversary of major offshore quake

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - A memorial ceremony is held July 16 in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on the first anniversary of a magnitude 6.8 offshore earthquake that killed 15 people and injured 2,346 in Niigata, Nagano and Toyama prefectures. Attendees of the ceremony prayed for the dead. (Kyodo)