The country had previously revised building codes following the 1999 7.3 magnitude earthquake that killed over 2,000 people. "Taiwan reorganized its disaster response and began a number of ...

After a strong earthquake hit Taiwan on January 21, 2025, an old picture of a tilting building resurfaced in social media posts that falsely portrayed it as showing the aftermath.

TAIPEI--A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning ... island of 23 million people and led to tightened building codes, better response times and coordination ...

When a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan ... building codes, extensive evacuation and disaster drills that begin in primary school, a honed disaster-response strategy ...

Taipei (AFP) – A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on ... Since then, Taiwan has updated and enhanced its building code to incorporate quake-resistant construction methods, such as steel ...

At least four people were killed and more than 200 injured Sunday after a powerful earthquake struck Taiwan. Taiwan's Central ... from the 60th floor of a building under construction.

TAIPEI: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday ... disaster in the island's history. Since then, Taiwan has updated and enhanced its building code to incorporate quake-resistant ...