Images of the earthquake in Taiwan that caused the collapse of buildings and tsunami warnings – 2024-04-03 16:14:36

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) noted that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4.

Two buildings collapsed in the city of Hualienin the east of Taiwanwhere “it is believed that some people are trapped“A local fire department official told AFP.

“The earthquake was close to the ground and is shallow. HE felt throughout Taiwan and the islands (…). Is he strongest in 25 years“Wu Chien-fu, director of the Taiwanese Seismological Center, told reporters in reference to the earthquake. magnitude 7.6 September 1999 that left two thousand 400 dead.

According to the USGS, the earthquake had its epicenter 18 km south of Hualienwith a depth of 34.8 km.

authorities of Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines issued tsunami warnings for their coastal regionsalthough the threat was discountedindicated the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Even so, the main airport in the region of Okinawain the south of Japan, suspended flights due to the risk of tsunami.

The earthquake was felt throughout Taiwan and had several followingshocks, one of them magnitude 6.5 near Hualienaccording to the island’s meteorological agency.

In the capital Taipei, the circulation of the subway for almost an hourand the authorities asked the residents to check if there were gas leaks.

“I wanted to run but I wasn’t dressed. That’s how strong it was“he commented Kelvin Hwangguest of a central hotel.

Images

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded on April 3 in Taiwan. (Free Press Photo: CNA/AFP)

Several buildings collapsed in Taiwan due to a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. (Free Press Photo: EFE/EPA/THE CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY TAIWAN OUT)

Taiwan authorities search for survivors following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. (Free Press Photo: EFE/EPA/DANIEL CENG)

The city of Hualien was one of the most impacted by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan. (Free Press Photo: EFE/The Central News)

Rescuers search for survivors in rubble in New Taipei, Taiwan, following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. (Free Press Photo: EFE/DANIEL CENG)

The earthquake on April 3 in Taiwan is the strongest recorded in at least 25 years. (Free Press Photo: CNA/AFP)

Several buildings in Taiwan were seriously affected by the earthquake on April 3. (Free Press Photo: CNA/AFP)

Videos

🇹🇼 | At least seven dead and more than 700 injured in Taiwan following the most powerful earthquake to hit the island in 25 yearspic.twitter.com/HoT42CQ1Iy

— UHN PLUS (@UHN_Plus) April 3, 2024

Breaking 🚨 I’m in Taiwan,
and there was just a big earthquake
of magnitude 7.5. 😭
It’s still shaking. It’s scary.
This video is from Hualien.
Buildings are collapsing. pic.twitter.com/UfaWU8cPIk

— ZUMER (@ZUMER_23) April 3, 2024

🇹🇼 | ON VIDEO: This is how the powerful earthquake this Wednesday morning surprised the inhabitants of Taiwan, while several buildings collapsed. pic.twitter.com/QNIyhgWTb8

— UHN PLUS (@UHN_Plus) April 3, 2024

🚗 Images of the earthquake in Taiwan from a road

Video of a highway emerges at the exact moment the 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, catching drivers by surprise. pic.twitter.com/GI2ubZWeoH

— RT in Spanish (@ActualidadRT) April 3, 2024