Taiwan Earthquake

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Taiwan, centred some 38 kilometers southeast of Chiayi County Hall and at a depth of 10 kilometres. The quake caused scattered damage around the cities of Chiayi and Tainan. 

Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage.

Our team of multi-disciplinary adjusters is mobilising to support you in the aftermath of today’s deadly event, reported to be the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years.

If your business or assets are located in the affected areas, we advise reviewing the potential impact on your operations. For clients requiring damage assessments or assistance with claims, Crawford Asia is available to provide support. 

Let’s restore together

If we can assist with claims associated with today’s earthquake, please don’t hesitate to call +886 978 668 638 or email our Taiwan Country Manager, Zakky Cheng at zakky.cheng@crawford.com.tw.

Visit our services page to learn more about our claims adjusting offerings.

Updates

Jan 22, 2025

On early Tuesday, January 21, 2025, a significant earthquake of magnitude 6.4 occurred in Taiwan, affecting the southern regions. Crawford Asia is actively monitoring the situation and assessing the impact on businesses and infrastructure. 

Crawford’s Taiwan office has not been impacted and so our team is already on the ground, providing support with damage assessments, claims processing, and necessary logistical assistance. We are coordinating with local authorities and insurers to ensure efficient claims management and risk evaluation. 

Rest assured, when you choose to work with Crawford, we will be there with the right team to help you restore lives, businesses and communities.