An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, leaving 15 people with minor injuries.

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

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.

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

Firefighters rescue people from damaged buildings after a 6.4 magnitude quake hits southern Taiwan:: Tainan City Fire Department:::: Tainan City, TaiwanThe earthquake struck a mountainous, rural area of Taiwan's south on Tuesday near the city of Chiayi,

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