💥Taiwan experiences a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, the strongest in 25 years
🏢Buildings collapse, trapping people and causing numerous casualties
🚑Rescue efforts are underway to search for trapped survivors
🆘Over 140 people are reported trapped, with majority being tourists
🌍Taiwan's earthquake preparedness and strict building codes have helped mitigate the impact
What caused the earthquake in Taiwan?
—The earthquake in Taiwan was caused by tectonic activity, resulting from the movement of the Earth's crust.
How strong was the earthquake?
—The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4, making it the strongest in Taiwan in 25 years.
How many people were trapped in collapsed buildings?
—More than 140 people were reported trapped, with the majority being tourists.
Are there any casualties?
—There have been numerous casualties reported, with at least 9 people confirmed dead.
What measures has Taiwan taken for earthquake preparedness?
—Taiwan has implemented strict building codes and has a comprehensive earthquake preparedness plan in place.
00:18Taiwan is hit by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, the strongest in 25 years.
00:26Buildings collapse, trapping people and causing numerous casualties.
02:10Rescue efforts are underway to search for trapped survivors.
03:10Over 140 people are reported trapped, with the majority being tourists.
04:48Taiwan's earthquake preparedness and strict building codes have helped mitigate the impact.
