Taipei, Taiwan (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of six struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey, leaving 15 people with minor injuries.

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In this image from a video, a store worker cleans the floor in Tainan, Taiwan Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 after an earthquake. (TVBS via AP) ...

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan's south Buildings shook in the capital city of Taipei Chipmaker TSMC evacuated staff in central and southern factories A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck a ...