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7.4-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan’s east coast, sparking tsunami warnings

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Taipei, TaiwanCNN —

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Taiwan’s eastern coast Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey, prompting tsunami warnings for the island and southern Japan.

The quake’s epicenter is located about 18 kilometers (11 miles) south of the city of Hualien. Tremors were felt across the island, including by CNN staff in Taipei.

Reports of preliminary damage have emerged, with tilted houses in Hualien County, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said.

Military personnel have been dispatched to help with disaster relief and schools and workplaces have suspended operations as aftershocks hit the island.

Footage broadcast by CNN affiliate TVBS showed how Taiwanese people captured the moment the tremors struck inside their homes and businesses. One video showed power lines swaying violently above a street, another saw chandeliers shaking in a restaurant while a third showed water spilling out of a fishbowl.

Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration issued a tsunami warning following the quake. A CWA alert advised residents to evacuate to higher ground as a tsunami was expected to impact the island’s northern coastal area.

The Japan Meteorological Agency also issued a tsunami alert for Miyakojima and Okinawa islands, warning of waves up to 3 meters (nearly 10 feet) high. A 30-centimeter (nearly 1 foot) wave impacted Okinawa, the agency said.

The earthquake is the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years, according to a spokesperson from the Central Weather Administration. In 1999, a 7.7 magnitude quake hit 93 miles (150 kilometers) south of Taipei, killing 2,400 people and injuring 10,000 others.
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Thanks for the live link! I hope everyone is ok.
 
“The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami wave of 30 centimeters (about 1 feet) was detected on the coast of Yonaguni island about 15 minutes after the quake struck. Smaller waves were measured in Ishigaki and Miyako islands. Japan’s Self Defense Forces sent aircraft to gather information about the tsunami impact around the Okinawa region and were preparing shelters for evacuees if necessary.”

Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/strong-earthquake-hits-near-taiwan-002356896.html
 
phoenix2020 said:
“The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami wave of 30 centimeters (about 1 feet) was detected on the coast of Yonaguni island about 15 minutes after the quake struck. Smaller waves were measured in Ishigaki and Miyako islands. Japan’s Self Defense Forces sent aircraft to gather information about the tsunami impact around the Okinawa region and were preparing shelters for evacuees if necessary.”

Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/strong-earthquake-hits-near-taiwan-002356896.html
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Yeah I think Steve gave an update that tsunami warning had been lifted. The aftershocks seem quite strong.

The pictures show leaning buildings and I guess they are assessing the damage but no deaths reported so far.

Turtle island has damage.
 


Live cam of tsunami watch from Japan, they're still watching. lol
 
A short video showing the two buildings that seem to be the main reporting for the time being.

 
Some deaths being reported, but fortunately at this point, the death toll seems fairly low. It's also fortunate that it's daylight there so easier to do search and rescue.
 
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