2024 Hualien earthquake
Also known as: Taiwan earthquake of 2024
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On April 3, 2024, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck near Hualien County, Taiwan. This event was Taiwan's most severe seismic activity in 25 years, resulting in at least 9 fatalities, 50 missing individuals, and over 1,000 injuries. Numerous buildings sustained severe damage, and train tracks in Taipei were affected. The tremors were also felt in Shanghai and China's southeastern coastal provinces. A tsunami warning was issued for Japan and the Philippines but was later rescinded.1
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