A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Yilan at 11:05pm yesterday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said. The epicenter was about 32.3km east of Yilan County Hall, at a depth of 72.8km, CWA data showed

Taiwan was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Sunday (local time) as locals in the capital, Taipei, reported intense tremors.

Japan’s weather agency has issued its highest-level warning that a megaquake could follow Monday’s 7.5-magnitude tremor.Authorities urged anyone living near the Pacific coast to remain vigilant throughout the coming week and to prepare evacuation plans in case they need to flee their homes.

Taiwan is getting a day off on Christmas for the first time in 25 years. The change comes after opposition parties passed a law earlier this year to add or restore five public holidays, including Constitution Day, which falls on today, Dec. 25.