Afghanistan, Dec. 28 -- A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan early Sunday, shaking buildings, cutting power to thousands, and triggering safety inspections at major industrial sites.
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Taiwan, rattling buildings in the capital and prompting safety inspections across the region.
The earthquake struck early Sunday, December 28, 32 kilometers from the coastal city of Yilan at a depth of 73 kilometers, according to local authorities.
Local officials reported scattered minor damage, including gas and water leaks, as well as limited structural impacts to buildings. Over 3,000 households in Yilan experienced temporary power outages.
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