A powerful earthquake hits Taiwan, causing widespread damage and triggering tsunami alerts. Rescue efforts underway in affected areas. Read on for more details!
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, shaking the entire island and collapsing buildings in cities like Hualien and Taipei. The quake, the strongest in 25 years, also led to Japan issuing a tsunami alert for Okinawa. Rescue operations are ongoing in Hualien, the city nearest to the quake's epicentre.
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.4 according to the US Geological Survey, knocked out power in parts of Taipei and caused a tsunami that reached the southern Japanese islands. Despite the devastation, Taiwan reassures that a tsunami is unlikely to affect Singapore, with no reports of imminent danger. The Philippines and southern Japan were put on alert following the tsunami warning.
In the aftermath, four people lost their lives, and dozens were injured in the cities of Hualien and Taipei. Aftershocks continue to rattle the region, emphasizing the severity of the disaster. The resilient spirit of the Taiwanese people shines through as rescue efforts persist amidst the challenging circumstances.
This earthquake marks Taiwan's strongest in nearly 25 years, leaving a significant impact on the region's infrastructure and communities. The event serves as a reminder of the unpredictable forces of nature and the importance of preparedness for such emergencies. As rebuilding and recovery efforts continue, solidarity and support pour in for those affected by this disastrous event.
A powerful earthquake struck off Taiwan early Wednesday, rocking the entire island and collapsing buildings. Japan also issued a tsunami alert for Okinawa.
A tsunami warning was earlier issued to the Philippines and islands of southern Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The 7.4 magnitude quake caused multiple buildings to collapse in Hualien, the city closest to the epicentre. The strongest tremor to hit the island in 25 years ...
People rescued from buildings in cities of Hualien and Taipei amid continuing aftershocks from Taiwan's strongest quake in decades.
TAIPEI: A 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east on Wednesday (Apr 3), in what has been described as the strongest in a quarter of a century.
The U.S. Geological Survey gave the magnitude as 7.4. The quake collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands.
The quake, which had an epicentre 18km from Hualien, knocked out power in several parts of Taipei. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Taiwan's eastern coast Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey, prompting tsunami warnings in ...