An earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Taiwan on Sunday. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake measured 6.9 on the Richter scale. Before this came the initial small tremors. At the same time, on September 17, there was an earthquake of 6.6 magnitudes here.
The earthquake occurred about 50 kilometers (30 mi) north of Taitung City, Taiwan. Regarding this, Japan has issued a tsunami warning in the islands located near Taiwan. The US Geological Survey had previously measured the quake's magnitude at 7.2. Later it was downgraded to 6.9.
Trains standing at the station started shaking, and bridges broke
Roads have been broken in many places in Taiwan due to the earthquake. Some trains standing at the station overturned, while some trains were seen shaking. A store collapsed in Yuli, in which 4 people were buried. They have been rescued.
Bridges were broken in many areas, due to which the vehicles passing through the bridge also came down. The train derailed at Dongli station, not only that the roof of that station also collapsed. The local administration is saying that there is heavy damage in this earthquake. Let us tell you that this earthquake in the year 2016 killed 100 people in Taiwan. At the same time, in the year 1999, there was an earthquake of 7.3 magnitudes, in which 2000 people died.
Instructions to people to go to a safe place
According to local time, the tremors of the earthquake were felt at 2:44 pm on Sunday. Heavy losses are being feared. According to the Central News Agency, a building in the city of Yuli has suffered significant damage. At present, there is no news of any casualties. People living here have been asked to move to safer places.
The entire area is located on the Ring of Fire
Taiwan is prone to earthquakes because the island is located near the junction of two tectonic plates. Apart from Taiwan, there is always a risk of earthquakes in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Vanuatu, and other Pacific islands. The region is located close to the Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped series of seismic fault lines around the ocean.
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