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.
