💥Taiwan's east coast hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake near Hualien.
🚨Reports of collapsed buildings and damage in the region.
🌊Tsunami alert issued for the Okinawa Island group.
🌍The epicenter is located about 100 miles southeast of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.
⏰The earthquakes struck about an hour ago, and there have been strong aftershocks.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
—The initial earthquake measured 7.4 on the Richter scale, followed by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake.
Where is the epicenter located?
—The epicenter is located about 100 miles southeast of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.
Are there any reports of damages?
—Yes, there are reports of collapsed buildings and damage in the region.
Has a tsunami alert been issued?
—Yes, a tsunami alert has been issued for the Okinawa Island group.
Is there any threat to the west coast?
—Currently, there are no watches and warnings for the west coast. The threat is primarily near Japan and Taiwan.
00:00Breaking news of a major earthquake in Taiwan's east coast.
00:09Tsunami alert issued for the Okinawa Island group.
00:14Reports of collapsed buildings and damage in the region.
00:17Live view of Taipei, where things seem normal.
00:24Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, in the foreground.
00:31Early reports of damage, including collapsed buildings, at the epicenter.
00:39Reports of a wave hitting small islands in Japan.
01:06A series of strong earthquakes over the past hour.
