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A powerful magnitude-7.3 earthquake rocked waters off Hualien County in China's Taiwan region early Wednesday, followed by a magnitude-6.0 aftershock, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The tremors struck at 7:58 a.m. and 8:11 a.m. local time, with the initial quake occurring at a shallow depth of 12 kilometers.
What We Know So Far:
The earthquakes caused landslides, building collapses, and power outages in Hualien.
Social media videos show residents evacuating amid swaying skyscrapers in Taipei.
Taiwan authorities have activated emergency response teams, while the Chinese mainland offered disaster relief support.
This marks the strongest quake to hit the region since 1999's devastating 7.6-magnitude tremor. Geologists warn of potential aftershocks in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates as rescue teams work to assess casualties and damage.
The earthquakes caused landslides, building collapses, and power outages in Hualien.
Social media videos show residents evacuating amid swaying skyscrapers in Taipei.
Taiwan authorities have activated emergency response teams, while the Chinese mainland offered disaster relief support.
Stay tuned for updates as rescue teams work to assess casualties and damage.
