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CWA explains erroneous islandwide earthquake alert after offshore quake

An offshore earthquake triggered an erroneous islandwide alert, prompting an explanation from the communications authority. The headline does not indicate major damage or casualties.

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Why it matters

Faulty emergency alerts can undermine public trust and complicate responses to future earthquakes.

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  1. CWA explains erroneous islandwide earthquake alert after offshore quake ↗focustaiwan.tw · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC
  2. CWA explains erroneous national earthquake alert ↗taipeitimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

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