Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying episode, but life goes on in Taipei for ST writer

A popular beef noodle restaurant in the busy Shida Night Market area in Taipei saw its shopfront destroyed. ST PHOTO: YIP WAI YEE

NEW TAIPEI: Since I was posted to Taiwan 1½ years ago, I have felt a number of minor tremors.

They were usually over within seconds, and sometimes so mild that I could not be sure if they were earthquakes.