The quake hit at 12:17 a.m. and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) southeast of Chiayi County Hall at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration said. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the earthquake at a less powerful magnitude 6.

Due to the age of some plants, and intensity of earthquake, several Tainan fabs reported equipment shutdowns, with the extent of damage still under evaluation.

This photo taken on Jan 21 2025 shows damaged buildings after an earthquake in Tainan City southeast China Taiwan

In the early hours of January 21, a powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Chiayi, Taiwan, forcing leading semiconductor manufacturers—TSMC, UMC, and Innolux—to implement precautionary shutdowns of their production lines.

At 12:17 a.m. on January 21, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Dapu Township in Chiayi County, Taiwan, with a peak intensity of level 6 (lower). The tremor also reached intensity level 5 (lower) in Tainan and Kaohsiung.

The earthquake hit Taiwan's southern Chiayi county at 12.17am local time. According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, the epicenter was located 38km (23 miles) southeast of

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit southern Taiwan near Chiayi, causing minor damage and evacuations. TSMC evacuated staff from its factories in central and southern regions. Buildings shook in Taipei and three people were trapped in Tainan.

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan, causing minor injuries to 27 people and some structural damage. Located 38 km southeast of Chiayi at 10 km depth, the quake affected cities like Chiayi and Tainan.

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, January 21 at around 00:17. At least 27 people were reportedly injured. The video shows the moment the quake hit, with a caregiver protecting an elderly woman in bed in Danei District,

A security camera in a bar in Tainan, southwest Taiwan, caught the moment the room started to shake as customers continued to enjoy their food and drinks. Video credit: @alcoholismaltar via Instagram

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