A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast near Yilan late Saturday, with strong tremors felt across the island, including in the capital Taipei. The quake, at a depth of 73 km, caused items to be knocked off shelves and briefly cut power to thousands of homes. While damage assessments are ongoing, initial reports indicate no major destruction or casualties. This event follows a recent 6.1-magnitude quake and highlights Taiwan's seismic vulnerability due to its location on tectonic plate boundaries.