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A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s northeast coast on Tuesday, causing widespread tremors and shaking buildings in the capital Taipei and other distant areas. According to reports, the earthquake was felt for several seconds, with people experiencing strong jolts and hearing sounds of creaking buildings.
The authorities have confirmed that no major damage or casualties have been reported due to the earthquake. The Central Weather Bureau said that the earthquake occurred approximately 30 kilometers off the coast of Yilan County, which is the largest earthquake to hit the island since the devastating April 2024 quake.
The weather bureau also reported that the earthquake had a depth of 73 kilometers and an intensity of 7.0 on the Richter scale, indicating a moderate to severe impact. In Taipei, buildings shook, traffic lights swayed, and people felt a loud rumbling under their feet, sparking concerns that the tremors might worsen.
However, the Taipei Fire Department confirmed that despite the strong jolts, no major damage or casualties have been reported across the country. According to the Intensity Scale, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake is strong enough to cause objects inside buildings to move and potentially awaken people sleeping, but typically does not cause significant damage to well-built structures.
In Yilan, more than 3,000 homes lost power temporarily, but the Taiwan Power Company was able to restore electricity within a few hours. The effects were largely confined to areas closer to the epicenter.
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