Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Triggering Tsunami Warnings

The quake, the strongest in 25 years, caused widespread damage and prompted evacuations, but a proactive disaster response and improved building codes mitigated casualties.

• A 7.4-magnitude earthquake, the most powerful to hit Taiwan in 25 years, struck off the east coast, killing nine and injuring about 900.
• Tsunami warnings were issued for Japan and the Philippines, with minor tsunamis hitting Okinawa, but all warnings were later downgraded or lifted.
• In Hualien County, near the epicenter, buildings partially collapsed and landslides cut off highways, while nearly 60 people remain trapped in a tunnel.
• Taiwan's proactive disaster response, including evacuations and the deployment of the military for rescue efforts, has been crucial in managing the aftermath.
• Improved building codes since a devastating 1999 quake have made structures more resistant to damage, contributing to a lower death toll despite the quake's strength.

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