South Korea expressed condolences Thursday over the deadly earthquake that hit the east coast of Taiwan earlier this week. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the numerous casualties and property …
TSMC halts work at semiconductor plants after Taiwan quake. Work in Phoenix not affected
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. said it suspended work at some construction sites and is poised to resume following the conclusion of further inspections after the strong, deadly earthquakes …
Taiwan earthquake claims impact starts to emerge
Ratings agency AM Best has said it is too early to estimate an insured loss amount following the earthquake, which was the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years. However, large insureds typically …
Taiwan Earthquake Tests Readiness of World’s Chip-Making Hub
On a 7-point scale often used in Asia to show how much shaking an earthquake caused, the shaking level in parts of Taiwan near the epicenter was 6-plus—near the maximum—while at TSMC’s Hsinchu Science …
Strong Taiwan earthquake kills 9, injures hundreds
The military is working with local governments to ” ensure the safety of the lives and property,” Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said. “I’ve grown accustomed to” the frequent earthquakes, Taipei …
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan as buildings collapse, people trapped
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude rocked much of Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake collapsed buildings in the southern city of Hualien, as tsunami …
Photos: Deadly earthquake strikes Taiwan
Kaohsiung Fire Department staff search inside a building for rescue operation as several people were killed and hundreds of others injured after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Taiwan’s eastern …
Taiwan rocked by biggest earthquake in 25 years with nine confirmed dead
At least nine people were killed and more than 900 injured when Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in 25 years rocked the island during the morning rush hour, prompting authorities to issue tsunami warnings.
Taiwan Shliach Describes Moment When Earthquake Hit
Rabbi Shloimi Tabib, Chabad Shliach in Taiwan, describes the frightening moments when the earthquake struck and his family ran for cover; an elderly Jewish couple and an Israeli awaited rescue.
Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years; 4 dead and dozens injured: Updates
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, prompting nearby Japan to issue an evacuation advisory for coastal areas.