2024 Taiwan earthquake
On 3 April 2024, at 07:58:11 NST (23:58 UTC), a Mw 7.4 earthquake happened 18 km (11 mi) south-southwest of Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan, ROC.[1] It was the largest earthquake in Taiwan since the 1999 Jiji earthquake, and there have been many aftershocks above magnitude 5.0. 18 people died, 1,147 were injured, 442 stranded or trapped and 2 were missing.[2][3]
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| UTC time | 2024-04-02 23:58:11 |
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| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 3 April 2024 |
| Local time | 07:58:11 |
| Magnitude | 7.4 Mw |
| Depth | 34.8 km (22 mi) |
| Epicenter | 23°46′N 121°40′E / 23.77°N 121.67°E |
| Type | Reverse |
| Areas affected | Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, Philippines |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) |
| Tsunami | 82 cm (2.69 ft) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Aftershocks | Mw 6.4, Mww 5.7 |
| Casualties |
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Tsunami
changeThe Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources issued a high-level warning about a tsunami.[4] The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Okinawa Prefecture,[5] which was later downgraded to a lower level.[6] This was the first warning in Okinawa Prefecture since the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Flights in Okinawa and Kagoshima were suspended, and Naha Airport was evacuated.[7]
Impact
change18 people died, 1,147 were injured, 442 stranded or trapped and 2 were missing.[2][3] There were 26 building collapses reported, with more than half of them happening in Hualien. These collapses trapped 20 people right after they happened.[8]
References
change- ↑ "M 7.4 - 18 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan". United States Geological Survey. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ahmad, Reged (3 April 2024). "Taiwan earthquake live updates: evacuations and tsunami warning in Japan; buildings collapsed in Taiwan". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Taiwan quake death toll rises to 13". Bangkok Post. 6 April 2024.
- ↑ Zhang Yi; Li Menghan (2024-04-03). "Mainland offers aid to Taiwan after powerful earthquake". China Daily.
- ↑ "Tsunami warning issued for Okinawa after strong quake hits near Taiwan". The Japan Times. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ↑ "Live: Taiwan hit by magnitude-7.5 earthquake, collapsing buildings". ABC News. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ↑ "Tsunami advisory lifted for areas of Okinawa". NHK. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ↑ Blanchard, Ben; Lee, Yimou (3 April 2024). "Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, four deaths reported". Reuters. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
