Taiwanese authorities said the earthquake and its aftershocks were the most intense on this island in 25 years, and warned that more tremors could occur in the coming days.
A powerful earthquake of magnitude greater than 7 caused at least nine dead and more than 800 injured in Taiwanin addition to Damage to dozens of buildings and tsunami warnings on the coast of East Asiafinally discarded.
The earthquake was the most intense in Taiwan in 25 years
Taiwanese authorities said the earthquake and its aftershocks were the most intense on this island in 25 years, and warned that more tremors may occur in the coming days.
All deaths occurred in County Hualien, the closest point to the epicenter of the earthquake in the east of the island, the fire department said. Besides, 821 people were injured, This source added without specifying the severity of the injuries.
“Everything was shaking violently. The pictures on the wall, the television and the liquor cabinet fell.”a resident of the city of Hualien told local television SET TV.
Local media showed numerous multi-story buildings in Hualien dangerously tilted after the jolt.
In New Taipei Cityin the north, a warehouse collapsed, but More than 60 people emerged alive from the rubble, said the mayor.
The shocking images of the earthquake that caused disasters in Taiwan
Users of different social networks were able to record the exact moments of the disaster caused by the earthquake in Taiwan. The images shock and surprise due to the magnitude of the earthquake, which caused the death of nine people and more than 800 injuries.
Source: Ambito
