Very complicated situation in Taiwan. The island could receive a tsunami within 300 kilometers from the coast after an earthquake Magnitude 6.9 in the southeast of the nation this Sunday (18). The warning was issued by the US Geological Survey.
Reaching Chishang Township in rural southeastern Taiwan earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometers and collapsed several buildings. Three people are trapped under the rubble of one of them, which collapsed on impact.
A fourth person was also trapped but was rescued. The information comes from CNN Brasil.
Kolas Yotaka, a former presidential spokesman who is running in municipal elections in Hualien County, said damage was also reported at a local school. About 20 passengers were also removed from a train that derailed in the area. In this case, fortunately, there were no injuries.
reinforcement for containment
Around 110 soldiers were sent to Hualien County on the east coast of the island to help with relief efforts.
Caption: Residents have been urged by the island’s presidency to remain vigilant to avoid possible aftershocks
Photo: reproduction
Tsai Ingwen, the President of Taiwan, activated the island’s Central Emergency Response Center after the earthquake. Residents have been asked to do so stay alert to avoid possible aftershocks.
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