Taiwan earthquake of 1999: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	1999 Chi Chi earthquake
Date	September 21, 1999
Location	Taiwan • Chelung-pu fault

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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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