Taiwan’s Strongest Quake in 25 Years: 4 Dead, Dozens Hurt
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A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan on Wednesday, marking the most intense seismic event to hit the island in a quarter-century. The temblor, centered in the mountainous region of eastern Hualien county, claimed the lives of four individuals and left over 50 others injured.
The quake, which struck offshore around 8 am local time, resulted in the collapse of at least 26 buildings. Rescue efforts are ongoing to extricate roughly 20 individuals trapped beneath the rubble.
Taiwanese television broadcasts depicted scenes of buildings tilted at precarious angles in Hualien, illustrating the impact of the seismic upheaval. Despite the gravity of the situation, the government reported no significant damage from the ensuing tsunami warning issued...