Taiwan earthquake: A look at 5 horror videos as violent tremors rock country

An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, killing at least four people and injuring several others

Published on: Apr 3, 2024, 11:31:11 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday, April 3, killing at least four people and injuring several others. This also triggered a tsunami in Japan's Yonaguni Island. In the aftermath of the tragedy, social media is overwhelmed with terrifying visuals.

Taiwan earthquake: A look at 5 horror videos as violent tremors rock the country (Taiwan National Fire Agency/Handout via REUTERS) (via REUTERS)

This earthquake is the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years. Back in 1999, a 7.2-magnitude temblor that hit the country’s Nantou county killed more than 2,500 people, and injured more than 1,300 others.

According to local fire department officials, four people died in Hualien county in the recent quake. This is the earthquake’s epicentre. Over 50 people suffered injuries due to falling rocks in Hualien.

Five horror videos of the earthquake coming in from Taiwan

Several horrifying visuals of the earthquake have surfaced on social media. Here’s a look at five horror videos:

One video shows a man swimming in a pool when the quake struck. The video shows the pool in Taipei, Taiwan, shaking violently as the person is stuck in it.

Another video unveiled a terrifying scene on the Taipei Metro, showing dozens of people struggling to stand still as the earthquake struck.

In another video, a dashcam has captured the earthquake on a highway in eastern Taiwan.

A terrifying video shows the earthquake interrupting live news on @setlivenews in Taiwan. The anchor struggles to stand as she speaks.

Another video shows river water violently swaying back and forth. As per social media posts, the video was taken by a driver who had stopped to witness the scene.

The earthquake reportedly damaged buildings in Hualien. Across Taiwan, train services were suspended. Schools and government offices were given the option to suspend classes and work. There are reports of tiles falling from buildings in Taipei. According to the Associated Press, the walls of the national legislature, a converted school built before World War II, has also been damaged.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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