"Taiwan's Strongest Quake in 25 Years: Impact on Workers, Production, and Rescue Efforts"
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, causing landslides, collapsed structures, and trapping miners in two mines. At least nine people have died, with over 900 injured and more than 100 buildings damaged. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company expects to resume production overnight, and the Biden administration is monitoring the situation and ready to offer assistance. The island has experienced seven major earthquakes in the last 50 years and is prone to aftershocks, with 29 occurring near the epicenter so far.