Professor Chris Elliott warns that the looming China–Taiwan conflict could have a seismic impact on global food security – ...

A significant 5.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Taiwan, with its epicenter south of Hualien City. Buildings in Taipei swayed for about a minute, but initial reports indicate no major damage.

Following the initial quake, five smaller tremors were detected within a span of 20 minutes. A 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in the waters near Hualien County, Taiwan, at 6:53 p.m. on Monday ...

After a strong earthquake hit Taiwan on January 21, 2025, an old picture of a tilting building resurfaced in social media posts that falsely portrayed it as showing the aftermath. But authorities ...

Taiwan is one of the most seismically active places in the world, and one of the most advanced when it comes to earthquake readiness.

A recent earthquake in southern Taiwan has disrupted semiconductor production, causing an expected half-day output loss.

Why was earthquake damage in Taiwan so minimal? Taiwan came out relatively unscathed despite experiencing its biggest earthquake in over two decades.

Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness comes from decades of regulation and work in building structural and societal resilience. It must do the same in preparation for a potential conflict with China.

Taiwan, situated in a disaster-prone region, has developed a comprehensive disaster response system emphasizing risk mitigation, preparedness and recovery. There are several key takeaways from ...

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday can provide vital lessons for Southern California as it prepares for the next big temblor.

The powerful earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday shook an island that was well prepared for a seismic catastrophe — likely more so than some regions of the U.S., several experts said. Nine people ...