BREAKING NEWS: Massive 7.4 Earthquake Hits Taiwan

Taiwan got hit pretty hard on Wednesday morning.

In fact it’s the hardest they’ve been hit by an earthquake in 25 years!

It was 7:58am local time when it began.

The quake registered with a magnitude of 7.4.

There were originally tsunami warnings but they have been lifted.

Needless to say there’s serious damage to dozens of buildings.

The latest report is that at least 4 people have died.

And 87,000 homes are without power.

🚨BREAKING: Dashcam captures 7.5 magnitude earthquake on highway in eastern Taiwanpic.twitter.com/EPbCHgc1Xi

— AJ Huber (@Huberton) April 3, 2024

CNN reports:

Here’s what you need to know:

• The quake: The earthquake hit at 7:58 a.m. local time, 18 kilometers (11 miles) south of the city of Hualien at a depth of 34.8 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.
• Casualties: At least four people have died, including one who was hiking in Hualien County when the quake hit, according to Taiwan’s National Fire Agency. At least 57 people have been injured.
• Damage: Dozens of buildings in Hualien County have collapsed, trapping several people. The county was also hit by landslides and rockfalls, leading to the closure of a major coastal highway where multiple tunnels were damaged.
• Tsunami warnings: The quake triggered tsunami warnings in Taiwan, southern Japan and the Philippines, with waves less than half a meter (about 1.5 feet) observed along some coasts. All tsunami warnings were later lifted.
• Flights suspended: The tsunami warnings also prompted airlines and airports to suspend flights, which were later resumed.
• Power cuts: More than 91,000 households were without electricity, according to Taiwan’s Central Emergency Command Center.
• Aftershocks: The quake was followed by several strong aftershocks, with tremors felt across the island, including in Taipei. Tremors as high as magnitude 7 are expected in the following days.

JUST IN: 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, rocking the whole island and even causing several buildings to collapse.

The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning of up to 10 feet from Japan.

"Tsunami is coming. Please evacuate immediately. Do not stop. Do not go back,"… pic.twitter.com/E1783aoN3k

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 3, 2024

🚨BREAKING:

Taiwan was hit by the most powerful earthquake in 25 years.

There are more than 87,000 homes still without power after the earthquake. pic.twitter.com/wVVoBBEpRT

— Suppressed Voice (@SuppressedNws) April 3, 2024

More video:

Multiple skyscrapers and houses have collapsed in Taiwan after massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

Prayers for the safety of the people in Taiwan. 🙏🏻

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— Marc 🇺🇸 (@gopher_marc) April 3, 2024

They sure know how to build earthquake safe buildings over there. The clip below shows how the building code counteracts the building when it moves in one direction.

Taipei 101
September 2022.

Proof Taiwans new building codes work.
Without a doubt this latest earthquake would have been more catastrophic had they not changed their building codes accordingly. pic.twitter.com/SxhTLTrDVd

— Mickamious (@MickamiousG) April 3, 2024

Say a prayer for them. They need it.