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Taiwan Earthquake: Death toll rises to 7, over 700 injured in strongest quake in 25 years

A powerful earthquake hit Taiwan early Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and a tsunami reaching Japanese islands.

Updated on: Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM IST

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At least seven people were killed and several injured on Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan. The quake damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.  (AFP)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

At least seven people were killed and several injured on Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan. The quake damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. (AFP)

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The death toll from a major earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday has risen to seven, and the number of injuries has climbed to 736, according to the national fire agency. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

The death toll from a major earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday has risen to seven, and the number of injuries has climbed to 736, according to the national fire agency. (Bloomberg)

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The national legislature, a converted school built before World War II, also suffered damage to walls and ceilings.  (AFP)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

The national legislature, a converted school built before World War II, also suffered damage to walls and ceilings. (AFP)

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A five-storey building in Hualien suffered heavy damage, with its first floor collapsing and the rest of the building leaning at a 45-degree angle.  (AP)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

A five-storey building in Hualien suffered heavy damage, with its first floor collapsing and the rest of the building leaning at a 45-degree angle. (AP)

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The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami wave of 30 centimetres (about 1 foot) was detected on the coast of Yonaguni island about 15 minutes after the quake struck.   (AP)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami wave of 30 centimetres (about 1 foot) was detected on the coast of Yonaguni island about 15 minutes after the quake struck. (AP)

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Hualien was last struck by a deadly quake in 2018, which collapsed a historic hotel and other buildings.  (AFP)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

Hualien was last struck by a deadly quake in 2018, which collapsed a historic hotel and other buildings. (AFP)

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Taiwan's worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7, causing 2,400 deaths, injuring around 100,000 and destroying thousands of buildings. (AP)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

Taiwan's worst quake in recent years struck on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7, causing 2,400 deaths, injuring around 100,000 and destroying thousands of buildings. (AP)

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Taiwan's earthquake monitoring agency gave the magnitude as 7.2 while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It struck about 18 kilometres (11.1 miles) south-southwest of Hualien and was about 35 kilometres (21 miles) deep. (AP)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

Taiwan's earthquake monitoring agency gave the magnitude as 7.2 while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. It struck about 18 kilometres (11.1 miles) south-southwest of Hualien and was about 35 kilometres (21 miles) deep. (AP)

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In response to the powerful earthquake in Taiwan, the Indian Taipei Association has advised following local authorities' advisories and has issued a helpline for assistance and guidance to all Indian nationals living in Taiwan.  (AFP)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

In response to the powerful earthquake in Taiwan, the Indian Taipei Association has advised following local authorities' advisories and has issued a helpline for assistance and guidance to all Indian nationals living in Taiwan. (AFP)

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The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Pacific Ocean, 25 km south-southeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 15.5 km, according to the Seismology Center of the administration, as reported by the Central News Agency.  (Bloomberg)

Updated on Apr 03, 2024 4:10 PM

The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Pacific Ocean, 25 km south-southeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 15.5 km, according to the Seismology Center of the administration, as reported by the Central News Agency. (Bloomberg)

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