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Taiwan Shaken by Massive Earthquake: Destruction and Tsunami Warnings

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Breaking news: A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing buildings to collapse and triggering tsunami warnings. Stay informed with live updates!

In a rare and devastating event, Taiwan was struck by a massive magnitude-7.5 earthquake, the strongest in 25 years, according to the country's Central Weather Administration. The powerful tremor caused buildings to collapse, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The quake, centered off Taiwan's east coast, also prompted tsunami warnings across the island and neighboring countries.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake as measuring 7.4 in magnitude, further confirming the severity of the natural disaster. The impact of the earthquake was felt in Taipei, where power outages and chaos ensued as residents grappled with the aftermath. The southern Japanese shores were not spared, as a tsunami struck following the seismic activity.

The aftermath of the earthquake revealed the tragic toll it had taken, with one confirmed death and over 50 reported injuries. Rescue efforts were launched to assist those trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings, with Hualien being one of the worst-hit cities.

As the world reacts to the earthquake, Japan issued evacuation advisories for its coastal areas in response to the tsunami threat. The magnitude-7.2 earthquake that shook Taiwan has sent shockwaves and warnings rippling through the region, emphasizing the urgent need for preparedness and safety measures in the face of natural disasters.

Did you know? Taiwan's strongest earthquake in the past 25 years was a stark reminder of the unpredictable power of nature, prompting calls for improved disaster readiness and response mechanisms. The event serves as a wake-up call for communities to prioritize resilience and preparedness in the face of seismic threats.

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Live: Taiwan hit by magnitude-7.5 earthquake, collapsing buildings ... (ABC)

Taiwan's Central Weather Administration says the earthquake is the country's biggest in 25 years. Follow live.

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Strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan - seismology centre (BBC News)

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast on Wednesday, setting off tsunami warnings on the island and its neighbouring countries.

Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, collapsing buildings and triggering ... (NPR)

The U.S. Geological Survey gave the magnitude as 7.4. The earthquake collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese ...

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Strong quake hits Taiwan, several collapsed buildings (The Northern Daily Leader)

A powerful earthquake offshore Taiwan has rocked Taipei, knocking out power in several parts of the capital and sparking a tsunami warning for the islands ...

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Strong quake hits Taiwan, prompting the Philippines and Japan to ... (SBS)

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, collapsing buildings and leading nearby countries to issue tsunami warnings.

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Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, one death reported (Reuters)

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing one person, injuring dozens and ...

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Aftermath from major quake revealed (NEWS.com.au)

At least one person is dead and 50 injured after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east on Wednesday morning, flattening buildings and triggering ...

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7.4-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan's east coast, sparking ... (CNN)

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Taiwan's eastern coast Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey, prompting tsunami warnings in ...

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Taiwan earthquake live updates: buildings collapse after strongest ... (The Guardian)

Four dead and 50 injured as rescues carried out in worst-hit city of Hualien after strong 7.7 magnitude quake; Japan lifts tsunami advisory.

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Four dead, dozens injured after Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake ... (SBS)

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, collapsing buildings and leading nearby countries to issue tsunami warnings.

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Strong quake hits Taiwan, several collapsed buildings (The Canberra Times)

Japan has issued an evacuation advisory for the coastal areas of the southern prefecture of Okinawa after a...

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Taiwan hit by powerful earthquake (Voice of America)

Taiwan's earthquake monitoring agency says a magnitude 7.2 quake struck the eastern county of Hualien, while the U.S. Geological Survey measured it as a 7.4 at ...

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Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages ... (9News)

A strong earthquake hits off a southern Japanese island near Taiwan and a tsunami alert has been issued.

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Taiwan 7.7 magnitude earthquake – in pictures (The Guardian)

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years has killed seven and injured hundreds, causing building collapses, power outages and landslides on the island.

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Taiwan 7.5 earthquake live: At least four dead, tsunami warnings lifted (Aljazeera.com)

Buildings collapse in Hualien, as multiple aftershocks reported in Taipei.

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Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills seven, tsunami ... (ABC)

Japan and the Philippines lift all their tsunami warnings and advisories after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck near Taiwan.

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Taiwan hit by strong quake as tsunami threat recedes in Japan ... (Aljazeera.com)

Taiwanese authorities say seven people killed in Hualien County, including three hikers, and more than 700 injured.

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Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan, injures more than 700 people (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The quake rocked the entire island of Taiwan, collapsing buildings and prompting tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines.

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Seven dead, hundreds injured after Taiwan hit by strongest ... (SBS)

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, collapsing buildings and leading nearby countries to issue tsunami warnings.

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Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake since 1999 (Financial Times)

Nine dead after 7.2 magnitude tremor damages buildings and sparks evacuations at chip plants.

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Taiwan earthquake: nine dead and 900 injured as buildings collapse (The Guardian)

Dozens believed trapped and awaiting rescue after island hit by 7.2-magnitude quake, its strongest in 25 years.

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'People were screaming': Hualien residents in shock after Taiwan ... (The Guardian)

At least nine killed and hundreds injured after 7.2-magnitude quake struck south-east of city on Wednesday morning.

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Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan, injures more than 900 people (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The quake rocked the entire island of Taiwan, collapsing buildings and prompting tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines.

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Dozens trapped in tunnels after Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 ... (SBS)

Officials said the quake was the strongest to shake the island in decades, and warned of more tremors in the days ahead.

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Senior US diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan (Reuters UK)

The State Department's No. 2 diplomat suggested on Wednesday that the AUKUS submarine project between Australia, Britain and the U.S. could help deter any ...

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9 killed and 963 injured in Taiwan after 7.4-magnitude quake (The Washington Post)

The strongest quake to hit Taiwan in 25 years was centered on Hualien, where it damaged buildings and triggered landslides. Tremors were felt in Japan and ...

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Los Angeles shares a key similarity with the region of Taiwan jolted ... (NBC Southern California)

Los Angeles has some striking similarities with the region in Taiwan jolted by strong shaking from a powerful earthquake.

Energy companies weather initial impact of earthquakes in Taiwan (ICIS)

Earlier, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported a “very shallow” 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Taiwan on 3 April and related aftershocks and issued a ...

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Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people and ... (CNBC)

The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people and trapping dozens in quarries.

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Senior US official links AUKUS subs pact to Taiwan tensions - InDaily (InDaily)

The US State Department's number two diplomat has suggested the AUKUS submarine project between Australia, Britain and the US could help deter any Chinese ...

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Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing nine people ... (ABC News)

Search and rescue mission continues after the earthquake led to collapsed buildings and landslides in Taiwan.

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The Taiwan earthquake is a stark reminder of the risks to the ... (CNN International)

Emergency personnel stand in front of a partially collapsed building leaning over a street in Hualien on April 3, 2024, after a major earthquake hit Taiwan's ...

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Powerful quake strikes Taiwan, triggers landslides, injures more ... (Brisbane Times)

As darkness fell, some people were spending the night in tents and other shelters. Meanwhile scores of emergency workers were trying to shore up damaged ...

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Taiwan Hit By Strongest Earthquake in Nearly 25 Years (The Diplomat)

The quake damaged buildings across the island, leaving at least four people dead.

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Taiwan earthquake: rescuers search for survivors amid landslides ... (The Guardian)

Officials are trying to reach more than 100 people cut off by a quake that has killed at least nine and injured about 1000 people.

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Taiwan quake to hit some chip output, disrupt supply chain, analysts ... (Reuters)

Taiwan's biggest earthquake in at least 25 years is likely to tighten supply of tech components such as display panels and semiconductors, analysts said, ...

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Taiwan wakes up to aftermath of worst earthquake in 25 years (BBC News)

Rescue efforts continued on Thursday after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island's eastern coast on Wednesday at 07:58 local time 23:58 (GMT). At least ...

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There's one major reason why Taiwan's earthquake has the global ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

As Taiwan recovers from a deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the figurative aftershocks may be felt as far away as Silicon Valley.

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Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1000, hotel workers still missing (Reuters Africa)

The number of people injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan climbed past 1000 on Thursday though the death toll remained steady at nine, ...

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Taiwan quake: Rescue efforts complicated by aftershocks, rainfall (The Washington Post)

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Rescue efforts resumed at dawn Thursday to try to free more than 100 people who remained trapped after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck ...

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