The number of deaths has reached nine, with 1,038 injured, 96 trapped, and 52 missing, as per the Central Emergency Operation Center following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake centered in Hualien that struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 04-04-2024, 08:46:33 IST, Lat: 37.77 & Long: 141.70, Depth: 55 Km ,Location: Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan," the NCS posted on X..
The casualties, all reported in Hualien, encompass four victims in Taroko Gorge, two near the Dachingshui and Huide tunnels, one in a residential building in Hualien City, and one in the Hejen mining area, with most resulting from rockfalls.
Outgoing Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Lai Ching-Te expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support as the island was hit by a massive 7.4 earthquake.
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) Seismological Center highlighted that the powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Huwalien City on Wednesday, was the strongest in 25 years as the last tragic 7.3-magnitude 921 Jiji earthquake hit the country in 1999, leaving over 2,000 dead
"I think we are experiencing aftershocks this morning, and according to news or even our own experience now....We are not sure if they're actually aftershocks or we are just feeling dizzy. But definitely, there are aftershocks. They're very strong aftershocks. And I'm also reading in the
The 7.4 magnitude quake has killed four people and injured more than 700 others, according to NFA. Of those injured, 132 are in Hualien County, near the epicentre of the quake, the agency added.
"In view of the earthquake striking off the coast of eastern Taiwan during the early hours of Wednesday, 03 April 2024, the following emergency helpline has been setup by India Taipei Association for assistance, guidance, or clarification to all Indian nationals living in Taiwan: Mobile: