A **strong, shallow earthquake** of magnitude 6.0 struck southeastern Taiwan on December 24, 2025, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 09:47 UTC (17:47 local time), with its epicenter about 82 km east-southeast of Yujing District, Tainan County, at a depth of 10 km.
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration measured the magnitude at a slightly higher 6.1 and said the quake’s epicenter was near Taitung County on the east coast. Tremors were felt across the island, including the capital, Taipei, where buildings shook, and in Taitung, where local media showed footage of goods falling from supermarket shelves.
**No immediate news of any major damage**
Authorities, including the National Fire Agency, confirmed that there was no major damage to infrastructure or transport networks. Major chip maker TSMC said it did not have to evacuate its factory due to the earthquake. Minor problems like goods breaking were seen in shops, but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or buildings collapsing.
Taiwan is located in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, near the junction of two tectonic plates, causing frequent earthquakes. The last major deadly earthquake on the island occurred in April 2024, with a magnitude of 7.4 that struck near Hualien, killing at least 17 people.
The USGS issued a green alert, indicating a low probability of casualties or major economic losses, although the shaking was strong enough locally for millions of residents.
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