TAIWAN EARTHQUAKE: 4 dead, dozens injured; partially collapsed buildings lean over street
Published Date: 4/3/2024
Source: ABC7
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude struck Taiwan on Tuesday, followed by multiple large aftershocks and a tsunami that washed up on part of Japan. The quake struck on the island's east coast at a depth of about 21 miles. It hit about 11 miles south-southwest of Hualien City. It struck just before 5 p.m. California time, which is 8 a.m. Wednesday in Taiwan. Taiwan's national fire agency said four people died in Hualien County and at least 62 were injured. The local United Daily News reported three hikers died in rockslides in Taroko National Park near the offshore epicenter. READ MORE: https://abc7.com/74-earthquake-strikes-eastern-coast-of-taiwan/14608424/