Taiwan earthquakes News

Taiwan Property Insurers Likely to Remain Profitable Despite Quake Losses: GlobalData

The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan’s east coast on April 3 caused substantial damage, particularly in Hualien with collapsed buildings and infrastructure disruptions. However, insurers are expected to weather the financial impact well, according to GlobalData, the London-based data …

Worst Taiwan Quake in 25 Years Kills at Least 9, With Hundreds Injured

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century leveled dozens of buildings on the eastern side of the island, killing at least nine people and disrupting semiconductor production at some of the world’s leading chipmakers. The quake hit at 7:58 a.m. …

Magnitude-6.0 Quake Hits Taiwan; at Least 6 People Killed, More Than 200 Injured

Hundreds of rescuers are searching for people still missing after a magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the east coast of Taiwan late Tuesday, killing at least six people and injuring more than 200 others. The Central Emergency Operation Center said 76 people …

Death Toll Rises from Taiwan Earthquake; Chip-Making Plants to Re-Open Quickly

The number of confirmed deaths in a weekend earthquake in Taiwan edged up to 37, with the final toll estimated to be much higher as more than a hundred people were still reported missing. Efforts to dig through collapsed buildings …