After the earthquake, tsunami warnings were issued for the islands of Japan and the Philippines and canceled about three hours later.
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused nine deaths and more than 800 injuries in Taiwan on Wednesday morning (3), local time. Tsunami risk warning has been issued for Japan and the Philippines.
This is the strongest earthquake recorded in Taiwan in the last 25 years. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake reached magnitude 7.7 and was recorded on the east coast of the island.
According to the United States Geological Survey, at least ten aftershocks with a magnitude greater than 5.0 were felt in the hours following the earthquake.
Taiwan’s official news agency said it was the strongest earthquake recorded since 1999, 25 years ago, when an earthquake killed 2,400 people and damaged 50,000 properties.
Tsunami alert after earthquake
After the earthquake, tsunami warnings were issued for the islands of Japan and the Philippines and canceled about three hours later. The earthquake was also felt in China’s coastal cities, including Shanghai, the country’s largest city.
In Taiwan, according to the authorities, at least 26 buildings have collapsed. Rescuers worked to save more than 70 people trapped in the rubble. The earthquake reached a depth of almost 16 kilometers and in the capital Taipei part of the city was left without electricity.
According to the authorities, around 50 people are missing, mostly tourists, who were on board four minibuses and went to visit a national park. There is no confirmation on their nationality until the latest update.
Source: Terra
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