May 01, 2024
- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck Taiwan’s east coast on April 3, killing at least 16 people and injuring over 900. The epicentre of the earthquake was close to Hualien City.
- The earthquake caused severe destruction including collapsed buildings, damaged infrastructure and power cuts. Around 70 miners were stuck in mines in Hualien County due to the quake.
- The earthquake, which is the strongest earthquake to hit the country in 25 years, was followed by numerous aftershocks with magnitudes greater than 4.
- Authorities carried out rescue operations to free people trapped in the debris for days after the calamity. Helicopters were used to rescue people trapped in mines.
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