7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, many buildings became piles of rubble, tsunami warning issued

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, causing 26 buildings to collapse. According to the Seismological Center, the epicenter of the earthquake was near the coastal area of ​​Hualien, while its depth was recorded at 15.5 kilometers underground.

Officials say that one person has been killed and more than 50 injured in the earthquake in Taiwan, but more deaths are expected.

According to the foreign news agency, power supply was suspended in several areas of Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, after the earthquake. A tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake.

According to the Seismological Center, the epicenter of the earthquake was near the coastal area of ​​Hualien, while its depth was recorded at 15.5 kilometers underground.

According to a foreign news agency, about 26 buildings collapsed in Taiwan due to the earthquake, in which many people are trapped. A foreign news agency has reported that after the earthquake, China has offered assistance to Taiwan.

A tsunami alert was issued in Japan and Taiwan after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Taiwan’s east coast, triggering 3-meter waves in the sea.

A tsunami warning was issued for Taiwan and the Japanese island of Okinawa, the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years.

According to Japan Airlines, flights have been diverted from tsunami warning areas.

According to the American media, after the tsunami warning in Japan, no loss of life or property was reported, air operations at the airport of the Japanese island of Okinawa have been restored.

The foreign news agency says that after 1999, this is the second largest and most severe earthquake in Taiwan.

In 1999, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan killed 2,400 people.