SCARY NATURE / EARTHQUAKE IN TAIWAN Isonjez tv

The earthquake that occurred in Taiwan on April 3, 2024, was a significant event, registering a magnitude of 7.4. This earthquake, which took place 18 km south-southwest of Hualien City, was the largest to hit the island nation since the 1999 Jiji earthquake. The earthquake resulted in 10 deaths, 1,038 injuries, and left 152 people trapped[^1^].

The earthquake caused significant damage, particularly in Taiwan's Hualien county. It resulted in the collapse of buildings, triggered landslides, and stranded more than 600 people. The quake also led to the issuance of tsunami warnings to nearby nations[^2^]. Despite the destruction, the death toll and damage could have been much higher, but Taiwan's advanced earthquake preparedness measures helped mitigate the impact[^3^].

Taiwan is located along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world's earthquakes occur. The country experiences more than 2,000 small quakes per year[^4^].

[^1^]: 2024 Taiwan earthquake - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[^2^]: Taiwan Earthquake Preparations Result in Low Casualties During Latest Major Quake
[^3^]: Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them? - The Mainichi
[^4^]: Earthquake in Taiwan blamed for at least 9 deaths as buildings and roads seriously damaged - CBS News

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