💥Taiwan is rocked by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in 25 years.
🚨Rescue efforts are currently in progress, with many people still trapped.
🏢Over 100 buildings, including seven hospitals, have been damaged or destroyed.
🔌More than 91,000 homes are without power as a result of the earthquake.
🌍Taiwan is a seismically active area, with most earthquakes occurring in rural areas.
How powerful was the earthquake?
—The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4, making it the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years.
Are there still people trapped?
—Yes, rescue efforts are currently underway to free those who are trapped.
How many buildings were damaged?
—Over 100 buildings, including seven hospitals, have been damaged or destroyed.
How many homes are without power?
—More than 91,000 homes are currently without power.
Why is Taiwan prone to earthquakes?
—Taiwan is located in a seismically active area, and most earthquakes occur in rural areas.
00:00A deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, the most powerful in 25 years.
00:10Rescue efforts are underway to free those trapped in collapsed buildings.
01:25Over 100 buildings, including seven hospitals, have been damaged or destroyed.
02:08More than 91,000 homes are without power due to the earthquake.
02:59Taiwan is a seismically active area, with most earthquakes occurring in rural areas.
