Taiwan earthquake live updates: nine killed, more than 900 injured and dozens still trapped after strongest quake in 25 years
Dead include three hikers and a van driver amid rock slides in the Taroko national parkFull report: nine dead and hundreds injured amid landslides and collapsed buildingsPeople are trapped in collapsed buildings in Taiwan’s city of Hualien according to local media and the local government has suspended schools and classes in the region.According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, the epicentre of the quake was 25km southeast of Hualien.Based on tsunami wave models and early tide gauge records of the tsunami in the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, coastal areas in the Philippines fronting the Pacific Ocean are expected to experience high tsunami waves.It is forecasted that the first tsunami waves will arrive between 08:33 AM to 10:33 AM, 03 Apr 2024 (PST). It may not be the largest and these waves may continue for hours. Continue reading...
Dead include three hikers and a van driver amid rock slides in the Taroko national park
People are trapped in collapsed buildings in Taiwan’s city of Hualien according to local media and the local government has suspended schools and classes in the region.
According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, the epicentre of the quake was 25km southeast of Hualien.
Based on tsunami wave models and early tide gauge records of the tsunami in the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, coastal areas in the Philippines fronting the Pacific Ocean are expected to experience high tsunami waves.
It is forecasted that the first tsunami waves will arrive between 08:33 AM to 10:33 AM, 03 Apr 2024 (PST). It may not be the largest and these waves may continue for hours. Continue reading...
