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A powerful earthquake struck off Taiwan early Wednesday, rocking the entire island and collapsing buildings.

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, damaging buildings and causing the deaths of four people.

The U.S. Geological Survey gave the magnitude as 7.4. The quake collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands. At least seven people died, officials said.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwans strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour Wednesday, damaging buildings and highways and causing the deaths of four

Incredible footage shows the extent of the damages to the island nation of 23 million.

A 7.4 earthquake has struck off the coast of Taiwan at 7.58am local time (12.58pm in NZ).
There are reports of people trapped in collapsed buildings.
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Taiwan Earthquake Today: Multiple buildings in eastern Taiwan have reportedly collapsed with people trapped inside. The head of Taipeis Seismology Centre Wu Chien-fu told reporters that this 7.2 earthquake was the strongest in 25 years.

The Japan Meteorological Agency forecast a tsunami of up to 9.8 feet after the quake hit at 7:58 a.m. on Wednesday.

A strong earthquake has shaken Taiwan, damaging buildings in a southern city and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on Japanese islands.

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century damaged buildings and left at least four people dead. Damage was reported around the island but tsunami threats in Taiwan and Japan have been lifted. Taiwan authorities said four people died in Hualien County near the epicenter. A five-story building in Hualien appeared heavily damaged and residents were helped out of windows. Scattered minor damage was apparent in Taipei, the capital. Landslides and debris closed highways on the east coas...