Sat Dec 27 15:00:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Yilan County, Taiwan on December 27th at 23:05 Beijing time. The earthquake’s epicenter was located at 24.67 degrees North latitude and 122.06 degrees East longitude, with a depth of 60 kilometers. Many residents in Fujian Province, China reported feeling the tremors. The article also provides basic information about earthquakes, including their causes based on plate tectonics and safety advice for what to do during an earthquake, both indoors and outdoors.
News Article:
6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Taiwan, Felt in Fujian Province
Yilan County, Taiwan – December 27, 2023 – A significant earthquake struck off the coast of Yilan County, Taiwan late Wednesday night, causing noticeable tremors as far away as Fujian Province in mainland China. The China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) officially measured the earthquake at magnitude 6.6, occurring at 23:05 Beijing time (local time).
The epicenter was located in the ocean waters at 24.67 degrees North latitude and 122.06 degrees East longitude, approximately off the eastern coast of Taiwan. The earthquake originated at a depth of 60 kilometers.
Reports from social media indicate that the earthquake was strongly felt by residents in Fujian Province.
Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust, typically resulting from the movement and interaction of tectonic plates. Stress builds up along fault lines between these plates until the rock fractures, releasing seismic waves that cause the ground to shake.
Authorities are urging residents to remain calm in the event of aftershocks. Standard earthquake safety precautions advise those indoors to seek shelter under sturdy furniture or in interior doorways, while those outdoors should move to open areas away from buildings and power lines.
No immediate reports of significant damage or casualties have been released at this time. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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