The media reported the second strongest earthquake in Taiwan since 1999.

The earthquake in Taiwan was the second strongest since 1999, there is no death toll. This was reported on December 27 by the Reuters news agency.

"On Saturday, an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 occurred in the northeastern coastal city of Taiwan, Yilan," the article says.

The earthquake was felt throughout the island, including in the capital, Taipei, where, according to the authorities, the intensity reached the fourth level, which allows for minor damage. The Taipei City Hall clarified that no serious damage had been recorded, but there were reports of local gas and water leaks, as well as minor damage to buildings.

In Ilan, more than 3,000 homes were temporarily left without electricity, the Taiwan Power Company reported. TSMC, a major chip manufacturer, informed that staff were evacuated at separate facilities in the Hsinchu Science Park, and after checking, employees returned to work.

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More than 60 people became victims, many still remain under the rubble.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 occurred off the coast of the Japanese island of Hokkaido on December 26. The earthquake was located at a depth of 62 km, and was located 111 km northeast of the city of Hachinohe with a population of 239 thousand people.

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