A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred near the city of Hualien. On the east coast of Taiwan Initially, 4 people were found dead and 57 injured.
Social media shared images of buildings collapsing in Hualien city. On the east coast of Taiwan And it is reported that Many houses collapsed. There is also a video clip of tremors. Makes the lamps and things fall from the shelves.
U.S. Geological Survey Reports of a 7.4 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter about 38.4 kilometers beneath the sea, far from Hualien city. Approximately 18 kilometers to the southwest at a depth of 34.8 kilometers at 7:58 a.m. today local time. Before another 6.4 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:11 a.m. with the epicenter northeast of Hualien. Reuters news agency A report citing the fire department said So far, 4 people have died and 57 others have been injured.
Taiwanese authorities also released more details about the first death. It happened at the “Terla Kun” hiking trail in Taroko National Park. near Hualien city Local media reported that The person was hit by an avalanche of rocks. The dead were among seven tourists, some of whom were also injured.
The Federal Fire Marshal's Office said many people were trapped in the tunnel. Including Renqing Tunnel and Qingshui Tunnel At least 12 people were rescued from the Uranus building in Hualien City. In Taipei City Two people were rescued from a stuck elevator in Zhongshan District, and seven people were rescued from the scene of a building collapse in Xindian District, New Taipei City.
Tremors were also felt in Yilan, Miaoli, Taipei, Taichung and Taoyuan, according to the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau. It also warned of the possibility of aftershocks of magnitude 6.5 to 7 in the next three to four days, saying it was the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan. Since the magnitude 7.3 earthquake on September 21, 1999
Subway service in Taipei City was suspended for 40 to 60 minutes for safety checks. Although there have been no initial reports of abnormalities, The Blue and Red Line services resumed service at 8:45 a.m., but the Taichung subway service and high-speed trains have temporarily suspended service along the entire route.
While the Japan Meteorological Agency The earthquake's intensity was measured as 7.5 and the number was later adjusted to 7.7, and a tsunami warning was issued. that may reach a height of 3 meters along the coast of small island groups Off the coast of Okinawa Prefecture The Philippines also warns and monitors the occurrence of tsunamis.
The Thai Trade and Economic Office, Taipei and the Consulate General in Fukuoka said that initially the Trade Office There have been no reports of Thai people being injured or killed. by Thai people in affected areas of Taiwan and Japan You can contact the following emergency phone numbers: Taipei Trade Office at 0952-238-931 and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Fukuoka. 090-9572-1515 or 090-2585-3027.
