7.4 earthquake strikes eastern coast of Taiwan; damage still being evaluated

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude struck Taiwan on Tuesday, followed by a 6.5 aftershock, according to the USGS.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. A second big quake measuring 6.5, believed to be an aftershock, struck just north of that area about 10 minutes later. That was followed by multiple aftershocks measuring between 5.2 to 5.7.The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami wave of about 1 foot was detected on the coast of Yonaguni island about 15 minutes after the quake struck. JAMA said waves likely also hit the coasts of Miyako and Yaeyama islands.

Television showed buildings in Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien shaken off their foundations. The quake could be felt in the capital Taipei. A five-story building in lightly populated Hualien appeared heavily damaged, collapsing its first floor and leaving the rest leaning at a 45-degree angle. In the capital, Taipei, tiles fell from older buildings and within some newer office complexes.The quake was believed to be the biggest in Taiwan since 1999.Copyright © 2024 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.

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