Taiwan is located at the boundary of the Eurasian Plate and the Philippine Sea Plate. The Eurasian Plate is moving westward, while the Philippine Sea Plate is moving eastward. This collision has created the Taiwan mountain range and also makes Taiwan an earthquake-prone area.

In addition, Taiwan is also located near the Ryukyu Trench, which is a deep sea trench that runs along the eastern coast of Taiwan. The Ryukyu Trench is a subduction zone, where the Philippine Sea Plate is subducting beneath the Eurasian Plate. This subduction process generates intense heat and pressure, which can cause earthquakes.

How is Taiwan well prepared to withstand earthquakes?

Taiwan has a long history of earthquakes, and has developed a number of measures to withstand them. These measures include:

* Strict building codes. Taiwan has some of the strictest building codes in the world. These codes require buildings to be designed to withstand earthquakes of a certain magnitude.

* Earthquake insurance. Earthquake insurance is mandatory in Taiwan. This insurance helps to cover the cost of damage caused by earthquakes.

* Public education. The Taiwanese government provides public education about earthquakes, including how to prepare for them and how to stay safe during an earthquake.

* Emergency response. Taiwan has a well-developed emergency response system for dealing with earthquakes. This system includes emergency shelters, medical care, and transportation.

Taiwan's preparedness for earthquakes has helped to save lives and reduce damage during past earthquakes. In the 1999 Taiwan earthquake, for example, there were over 2,400 deaths, but the death toll could have been much higher if Taiwan had not been so well prepared.