A magnitude-6.2 earthquake rattled Tainan City in China’s Taiwan region Tuesday morning, leaving 15 injured and residents scrambling for safety. 💥 The quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, amplifying its impact on buildings and infrastructure.
Local authorities confirmed collapsed walls, shattered windows, and emergency responders evacuating people from tilted structures. One shop owner told reporters: \"It felt like the ground turned to jelly – we ran out before the shelves crashed.\" 🏃♂️💨
Taiwan’s frequent seismic activity – straddling the Pacific Ring of Fire – often tests its disaster preparedness. While this quake caused fewer casualties than the deadly 2016 Tainan temblor that claimed 117 lives, social media buzzed with smartphone footage of swaying ceiling lights and frantic evacuations. 📱🌐
Rescue teams remain on high alert for aftershocks as engineers inspect damaged buildings. With 90% of residents now back home, officials urge caution: \"Check gas lines and avoid unstable structures\" says Tainan’s emergency chief. 🔧👷♀️
