Earthquake in Taiwan : Part of Taiwan was shaken on Wednesday morning. According to local sources, the intensity of this earthquake is 7.4 on the Richter scale. As a result of the strong tremors, several multi-storey buildings were tilted in one direction.
A part of Taiwan in East Asia shook on Wednesday morning. According to local sources, the magnitude of the earthquake was 7.4 on the Richter scale. As a result of strong tremors, several multi-storey buildings have been tilted in one direction, according to the administration. Four people have died so far, according to local fire sources. The number of injured is more than 50 people. A tsunami warning has been issued by Japan.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Taiwan's capital Taipei and its surrounding areas were shaken around 8 a.m. local time on Wednesday. According to the USGS, the source of the earthquake was 18 kilometers from Hualien City in southern Taiwan at a depth of 34.8 kilometers underground.
Due to the high level of tremors, local residents panicked and left their homes and went out into the streets. The earthquake caused extensive damage across the city. According to local news agencies, high-rise buildings are leaning in one direction. Residents also posted videos of him on social media.
Earthquake in Taiwan
The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning for Japan's southern islands by the Japan Meteorological Agency. According to the Japan Meteorological Department, the water may fall three meters above the sea level. Arrangements have already been made to evacuate residents of Japan's Okinawa island and other islands. A special rescue team has been deployed by the administration. Okinawa's Naha Airport has been ordered to suspend flights by the administration due to the tsunami forecast. Next to Japan, a tsunami warning has also been issued in the Philippines.
According to local sources, such a strong earthquake has occurred in Taiwan after about 25 years. Earlier in September 1999, an earthquake in Taiwan killed 2,400 people. The intensity of this tremor was 7.6.