Taiwan was hit by a major 6.3 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday, causing a series of tremors. The first significant quake, measuring 5.5 magnitude, shook Taipei around 5:08 pm local time (1:08 pm UAE time). Two powerful aftershocks struck around 2:30 am local time (10:30 pm UAE time of the previous day).
The quake originated in eastern Hualien at 2:26 am, prompting the fire department to dispatch teams for assessments. No casualties were reported initially.
A 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake on Richter scale is recorded in Taiwan at 22:32, 22/04/2024 “UAE time” According to the NCM “National Seismic Network”
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This adds to a series of recent quakes, including a 7.2 magnitude tremor earlier this month in Hualien, with hundreds of aftershocks. A previous 7.4 magnitude quake on April 3 led to landslides, claiming 17 lives.
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Taiwan, prone to earthquakes due to its location between tectonic plates, faces ongoing seismic challenges. Efforts continue to assess damage and ensure safety.
