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5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Taiwan, No Damage Reported

2/24/2026

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A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Yilan County, Taiwan, on February 24, 2026.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 66.8 kilometers.
It rattled buildings in Taipei, but no damage was reported.
The epicenter lay 16.9 kilometers from the Yilan County government seat in coastal waters.
Taiwan sits near tectonic plate boundaries, making it vulnerable to seismic activity.

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A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Yilan County, Taiwan, on February 24, 2026.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 66.8 kilometers.
It rattled buildings in Taipei, but no damage was reported.
The epicenter lay 16.9 kilometers from the Yilan County government seat in coastal waters.
Taiwan sits near tectonic plate boundaries, making it vulnerable to seismic activity.