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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.

  • Afghanistan Earthquake: 4.3 Magnitude Quake Jolts Fayzabad

    Two earthquakes of magnitude jolted Afghanistan’s Fayzabad on Wednesday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported.

  • 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: 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.