The devastation scene after the largest earthquake in 25 years in Taiwan.

phandang · 03/04/2024

The earthquake on the morning of April 3 in Taiwan has resulted in at least 9 fatalities, 711 injuries, 77 people trapped, and 26 buildings that are "tilted or collapsed."

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The strongest earthquake in 25 years in Taiwan occurred at 7:58 AM on April 3 (Taipei time), shaking major cities, causing many buildings to collapse, power outages, and landslides across the island, while triggering tsunami warnings in southern Japan, the Philippines, and mainland China, according to The Guardian. The earthquake caused 9 deaths and over 700 injuries. Rescue teams are urgently assisting those trapped in collapsed buildings. Photo: CNA.

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Taiwan authorities reported that at least 77 people are trapped in collapsed buildings due to the largest earthquake in 25 years in Taiwan. Among them, 60 people are trapped in the Jinwen tunnel in northern Hualien County, and 15 people are trapped in the nearby Dachingshui tunnel. There are also two German citizens trapped in another tunnel. Photo: CNA
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Residents went to the rooftop of buildings to monitor the situation after the earthquake. Taiwan's leader, Tsai Ing-wen, stated that she had "immediately instructed the authorities to assess the situation and identify local damage as quickly as possible." Photo: Chang W. Lee / The New York Times.
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Dozens of buildings in Hualien collapsed after the earthquake. This disaster also caused over 91,000 households to lose power, with many schools, offices, and flights halting operations. Photo: CNA.
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Following the earthquake, several strong aftershocks were felt throughout Taiwan. Strong tremors up to level 7 may occur in the coming days. Photo: CNA.
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Students were evacuated to the schoolyard after the earthquake. According to residents in Hualien County, many buildings in the area are evacuating residents following the quake. Photo: Lam Yik Fei / The New York Times.
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Bottles scattered on the floor of a supermarket in Yilan. Many other structures in Hualien were also affected by landslides and falling rocks, leading to the closure of a major coastal highway. TSMC - Taiwan's leading chip manufacturer, which produces most of the world's semiconductors - has also evacuated its workers after the earthquake. Photo: CNA.
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Reports indicate that up to 26 buildings were "tilted or collapsed" after the earthquake. In a statement on his X social media account, the Prime Minister of Japan said, "Japan is ready to support Taiwan with any necessary assistance." Photo: CNA.
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Buildings in Xindian District also sustained significant damage. The largest earthquake in 25 years in Taiwan also prompted tsunami warnings in places like Japan, the Philippines, and mainland China. However, all tsunami warnings were lifted afterward. Photo: CNA.

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Collapsed buildings, residents trapped inside after the earthquake in Taiwan. A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, shaking the island and causing buildings to collapse in Hualien City.