Video recorded in Taiwan shows buildings heavily damaged and tilted at a dangerous angle after a powerful earthquake shook the region on Wednesday.
Taipei, Taiwan – At least two strong earthquakes struck Taiwan early Tuesday morning, just weeks after one of the strongest earthquakes in the country’s history killed several people.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred at 2:26 a.m. local time (2:26 p.m. ET Monday), just off the island nation’s east coast, about 17 miles to the east. south of Hualien City, at a depth of approximately 6.7 miles. The second, with a magnitude of 6, occurred about 6 minutes later along the east coast, about 8 miles south-southwest of the city of Hualien, at approximately the same depth.
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This map shows the locations of two earthquakes that struck Taiwan on April 23, 2024: magnitude 6.1 (left) and magnitude 6 (right).
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According to NOAA, the earthquakes do not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii, the U.S. West Coast, or any other U.S. territory.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said a slight change in sea level was expected for Japan’s southern islands closest to Taiwan, but no tsunami damage was expected.
The region has been plagued by seismic activity for weeks since the deadly earthquake in early April, the most powerful to hit Taiwan in nearly 25 years.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake on April 3 occurred near the same area as Tuesday’s.
Videos captured the moment the earthquake shook the island, damaging buildings and killing 9 people.
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Dramatic video captured the moment a massive landslide was triggered by the powerful earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday.
More than 20 earthquakes have been recorded in the region since Monday, according to the USGS.
