Taiwan Rocked by Back-to-Back Earthquakes — What We Know So Far
On the evening of June 10, 2025, Taiwan was shaken by a pair of strong earthquakes that have drawn international attention. According to reports from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first tremor registered at a magnitude of 5.9 , while shortly afterward, a more powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the island's eastern coast. The tremors were felt widely across the island, with residents in cities such as Taipei and Hualien reporting intense shaking that lasted several seconds. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, early reports suggest localized infrastructure disruption and precautionary evacuations in coastal and mountainous areas. Global seismic monitoring agencies, including the EMSC and USGS, quickly issued statements confirming the epicenter and magnitude, and social media lit up with real-time footage showing swaying buildings and panicked citizens seeking shelter. This seismic activity comes just months after Taiwan ex...