Taiwan earthquake leaves at least 9 dead, damages buildings
Damage was reported around the island but tsunami threats in Taiwan and Japan were later lifted.
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Damage was reported around the island but tsunami threats in Taiwan and Japan were later lifted.
Four are dead and 57 reported injured so far in the most powerful quake to hit the island in a quarter century.
Taiwan's earthquake monitoring agency gave the magnitude as 7.2 while the U.S. Geological Survey put it at 7.4
Dozens remain trapped and many buildings damaged with worst impacts seen around Hualien city, just 18km from epicentre
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 coast. Schools evacuated students to sports fields, and train service was suspended. Taiwan’s eart...