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Taiwan earthquake of 1999
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Taiwan earthquake of 1999 Map of Taiwan showing the impact area of the 1999 earthquake, with color-coded zones indicating perceived shaking from severe to moderate. The epicenter is marked near Chi-chi in central Taiwan, and major fault lines and tectonic plate boundaries are labeled, including the Eurasian and Philippine plates. Major cities and mountain ranges are also shown for geographic context.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Sep 14, 2025
Invalidated site: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program - Taiwan earthquake of 1999. Jan 29, 2020
Add new Web site: Chinese Taiwan Society for Earthquake Engineering - Overview of Building Damages in 921 Chi-Chi Earthquake. Aug 29, 2017
Add new Web site: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program - Taiwan earthquake of 1999. Jul 01, 2014
Map depicting the epicentre, fault lines, and regions of perceived shaking for the Taiwan earthquake of 1999 added. Sep 17, 2010
Media added. May 12, 2010
New article added. Apr 04, 2008
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