Taiwan was rocked Tuesday by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast. But the causalities and destruction are minimal compared to a devastating earthquake that the island nation in 1999.

Taiwan sits along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," the string of seismic faults encompassing the Pacific Ocean where most of the world's earthquakes strike.

Taiwan lies along the fault lines encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur. Taiwan's earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world.

At least nine people have died in Taiwan after the country was hit with its strongest earthquake in 25 years. The 7.2-magnitude quake caused havoc across the country on Wednesday morning, killing ...

An earthquake rocked Taiwan early Wednesday, as nine were killed, buildings came off their foundations and the island nations were shocked.

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday can provide vital lessons for Southern California as it prepares for the next big temblor.

The powerful earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday shook an island that was well prepared for a seismic catastrophe — likely more so than some regions of the U.S., several experts said. Nine people ...

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.

Taiwan residents endured harrowing experiences when the ground shook with the strongest earthquake to hit the island in 25 years.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan’s eastern coast April 3, injuring hundreds of people, collapsing buildings and causing landslides.

We can’t rule out the possibility today’s earthquake was not even the biggest event in this sequence, although as time passes the likelihood of a larger associated event decreases.

The giant earthquake hit shortly before 8 a.m. local time and was the largest to hit the island of Taiwan since 1999.