A strong earthquake shakes Taiwan, damaging buildings and causing a tsunami

Published 2024-04-02
A powerful earthquake rocked the entire island of Taiwan early Wednesday, collapsing buildings in a southern city and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands.

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All Comments (21)
  • @SomboonCM
    In my travels, i have found the people of Taiwan to be very nice. I hope they all are doing well.
  • @bekirhaneleman
    早日康复。希望你们能尽快治愈地震的创伤。当土耳其发生7.8级、7.6级地震时,我们的国家、台湾国家和人民与我们同在。我们失去了近 50,000 名公民,我的整个社区和我居住的城市都被摧毁了。您的痛苦也是我们的。希望你早日康复,回到过去的日子,我们为你祈祷。🙏🏼🇹🇷🇹🇼
  • I experienced a 7.6 earthquake in the 90's so I know the one in Taiwan is also scary. Prayers for peace and immediate help and rescue to all affected.
  • @Obeijin
    7.4 ? Wow that is strong !
  • @udayiscool
    I am from India, our prayers with people of Taiwan... May god give strength to face this situation. Hope they recover soon.
  • @0524cami
    7.4 followed by a 6.4! They have also experienced 8 aftershocks of 5 or greater
  • @neetu603
    Hope everyone is alright 🙏😢
  • @ole7492
    I really feel for them, we experienced the same thing a year ago
  • @JIRO-FX3150
    ​​I pray for the safety of the Taiwanese people. 🎌
  • @lonam...95
    Allah protect all people in taiwan 🙏🙏 , I hope everyone is safe
  • @gladitsnotme
    Sturdy ass buildings! Thank God Taiwanese people actually care about engineering and construction, unlike the Chinese! ❤❤