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  • Taiwan Hit By Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years; Tsunami Warnings Issued In Japan | world news

    Taipei: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale rocked Taiwan’s eastern shores on Wednesday leaving residents rattled and authorities on high alert. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the quake’s magnitude, describing it as a “notable quake” with its epicentre located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 25.0 kilometers south-southeast of Hualien County Hall.

    Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 – 18 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan https://t.co/G7yLg1BGyO — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) April 3, 2024


    The quake’s depth was measured at 15.5 kilometers, according to the Seismology Center of Taiwan’s Central News Agency.


    An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 hit Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, on Wednesday morning, reports Reuters, citing the Taiwan central weather administration — ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024


    Tsunami Warnings Issued Across Japan

    Japan’s Meteorological Agency swiftly issued tsunami warnings for remote Japanese islands, including the Miyakojima island, in the wake of the earthquake off Taiwan’s coast. Residents were cautioned to prepare for waves as high as three meters (10 feet), heightening concerns for coastal communities in the affected regions.


    #WATCH | A very shallow earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck in the ocean near Taiwan. Japan has issued an evacuation advisory for the coastal areas of the southern prefecture of Okinawa after the earthquake triggered a tsunami warning. Tsunami waves of up to 3… pic.twitter.com/2Q1gd0lBaD — ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024

    Alert Across Taiwan

    Reports of the earthquake’s impact varied across Taiwan, with intensity levels of 5+ reported in Yilan County and Miaoli County, and 5- in several northern and central regions including Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taichung City. The seismic event prompted the suspension of metro systems in major cities like Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, disrupting daily routines for commuters.

    In Japan, anticipation gripped coastal areas as authorities warned of potential tsunami surges. Tsunami alerts were issued for southwestern Japan’s Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions, along with Okinawa Prefecture’s main island. Residents were urged to evacuate promptly to higher ground or secure locations to ensure their safety.

    Echoes Of Past Tragedies

    For many in Taiwan, memories of past seismic disasters resurfaced. Wu Chien-fu, director of Taipei’s Central Weather Administration’s Seismology Center, noted the quake’s significant impact, recalling it as the ”strongest” since the devastating earthquake of 1999. The tragic event claimed thousands of lives, serving as a stark reminder of the island’s vulnerability to natural disasters.

    “The earthquake is close to land and it’s shallow. It’s felt all over Taiwan and offshore islands,” said Wu Chien-fu, director of Taipei’s Central Weather Administration’s Seismology Center. “It’s the strongest in 25 years since the (1999) earthquake,” he told reporters.

    Heightened Vigilance Amidst Uncertainty

    As the situation unfolds, both Taiwan and Japan remain on high alert, bracing for potential aftershocks and assessing the extent of damage. With forecasters predicting tsunami waves of up to three meters in height, vigilance and precautionary measures are paramount to safeguarding lives and minimizing the impact of this natural disaster.

    A 7.6-magnitude quake hit Taiwan in September 1999, killing around 2,400 people in the deadliest natural disaster in the island’s history.

  • ‘I Am Deeply Anguished’: PM Modi Writes To Japan PM Fumio, Condoles Loss Of Lives In Earthquake |

    New Delhi: In a heartfelt letter to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his profound sorrow and concern over the significant earthquake that struck Japan on January 1, 2024.

    Solidarity In Grief

    PM Modi conveyed, “I am deeply anguished to learn about the major earthquake, and I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives. We stand in solidarity with Japan and its people affected by this devastating disaster.”

    India Stands Ready To Assist

    Highlighting the special strategic and global partnership between India and Japan, PM Modi on Thursday affirmed, “As a special strategic and global partner, India values its relationship with Japan and is ready to extend all possible assistance at this hour of need.”

    Tragic Loss Of Lives In Japan

    The earthquake, measuring 7.5 magnitude, struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas in central Japan on Monday, resulting in at least 64 casualties, according to Kyodo News. The extensive damage hampers search and rescue operations in the affected regions.

    City In Distress

    Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture bore the brunt of structural damage and fires. The full extent of the disaster caused by the powerful earthquake is still unfolding, with rubble and severed roads posing significant challenges.

    Restricted Access And Rescue Efforts

    The northern area of the remote Noto Peninsula faced restricted access for over 24 hours after the earthquake, complicating the ongoing search and rescue operations. Prime Minister Kishida, during a disaster emergency meeting, informed the media that the location became inaccessible due to a wrecked road.

    Wajima City witnessed the collapse of 25 buildings, including houses, with ongoing rescue operations by firefighters. Approximately 200 buildings, including shops and houses, are reported to have been burned around Asaichi Street, a popular tourist spot.

    US Geological Survey’s Report

    The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred on the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture around 4.10 pm (local time), at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles). 

  • Earthquake: Strong earthquake in Delhi-NCR, people got scared, came out of their homes

    Earthquake tremors in Delhi-NCR: Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR on Sunday. Earthquake tremors were also felt in many parts of Haryana. As soon as the earthquake was felt, people came out of their homes and came onto the streets. It is noteworthy that earlier on October 3, earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi NCR. The epicenter of the earthquake that occurred on October 3 was in Nepal. The intensity of the earthquake was 4.6 on the Richter scale.

    people in panic

    Here, in Faridabad, Haryana, an earthquake of 3.1 magnitude was felt at 4.08 pm on Sunday evening. Giving information, the National Seismology Center said that the epicenter of the earthquake was located nine kilometers east of Faridabad and 30 kilometers southeast of Delhi. People suddenly became scared due to the earthquake. People felt earthquake tremors in Noida also. Many people present in crowded places also felt tremors. OP Mishra, director of the National Center for Seismology of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said India is located in a seismically active region, but with so many low-intensity earthquakes occurring every day, the stored energy gets released.

    earthquake in afghanistan

    Earlier on Sunday, earthquake tremors were also felt in western Afghanistan. The intensity of the earthquake was 6.3 on the Richter scale. About a week before this, thousands of people died in the earthquake and aftershocks that occurred in the same area of ​​Afghanistan and many villages in the area were destroyed. The US Geological Survey said that the epicenter of Sunday’s earthquake was about 34 kilometers away from the provincial capital Herat and at a depth of eight kilometers (five miles) from the surface. The aid group said that two people had died in the earthquake. .

    Many villages destroyed due to earthquake

    It is noteworthy that earlier due to the earthquake that occurred in Herat on October 7, many villages were destroyed. This was one of the most devastating earthquakes in the recent history of the country. More than 2 thousand people were reported dead. The United Nations said that more than 90 percent of those killed in this earthquake were women and children. Many villages were destroyed due to the initial earthquake, aftershocks and then again the 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday.

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  • Earthquake: Earthquake in Delhi during England-Afghanistan World Cup match, know what happened next

    Currently at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi world cup 2023 The 13th match of (ICC Cricket World Cup 2023) is being played between England and Afghanistan. After suffering a crushing defeat in the very first match against New Zealand, England has come to the field in today’s match against Afghanistan to improve its net run rate. The match is being played from 2 pm. When the Afghanistan team was batting, earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR. Although the intensity of the earthquake was only 3.1. The tremors of the earthquake were felt at 4.08 pm on Sunday evening.

    England-Afghanistan match continued amid earthquake

    Despite the earthquake of 3.1 magnitude in Delhi NCR, there was no disruption in the England-Afghanistan match and the game continued. A large number of spectators have also gathered at Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch this match. It is known that earthquake tremors have been felt many times before in Delhi NCR.

    The epicenter of the earthquake was nine kilometers east of Faridabad.

    An earthquake of 3.1 magnitude was felt in Faridabad, Haryana at 4.08 pm on Sunday evening. This information is national Earthquake Science Center gave. It said that the epicenter of the earthquake was nine kilometers east of Faridabad and 30 kilometers southeast of Delhi. The earthquake created panic among people, while many people in Delhi and National Capital Region reported vibration in furniture.

    England’s very bad start in the World Cup

    The defending champion England did not have a good start in the World Cup 2023 and had to face a crushing defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the very first match. The New Zealand team defeated England by 9 wickets and took revenge for the defeat in the final of the World Cup 2019. In that match, New Zealand restricted England to 282 runs at the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs, then won the match by scoring 183 runs losing only one wicket in 36.2 overs. However, England won the second match. England defeated Bangladesh by 137 runs and registered their first win in the tournament.

  • Earthquake: Strong earthquake in Delhi-NCR, epicenter was in Nepal, earth shook twice in 30 minutes

    Earthquake tremors in Delhi-NCR: Strong earthquake tremors have been felt in many areas of Uttar Pradesh including Delhi NCR. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Nepal. Earthquake: Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi NCR around 2:45 pm. The intensity of the earthquake is said to be 4.6 on the Richter scale. The tremors of the earthquake were so strong that people sitting on beds and chairs were shaken. People have fled from apartments and houses and reached open spaces. According to the information, earthquake tremors have been felt throughout North India. People felt strong earthquake tremors in many districts of Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow.

    Epicenter of earthquake in Nepal

    According to the National Center for Seismology, strong earthquake tremors were felt in Nepal at around 2:51 pm, whose intensity was 6.2 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Kanda, Nepal. The earth shook here twice in 30 minutes. After feeling the tremors of the earthquake in Uttarakhand, people got scared and came out of their homes into open spaces.

    Earth moved in Jaipur too

    The earth is shaking in Jaipur also. At around 2:55 pm, people felt the tremors of the earthquake and people got scared and came out of the buildings and went to safe places. Police control room said that there is no information about loss of life or property.