The earthquake's epicenter was traced at roughly 18 kilometers (11 miles) south of Hualien City, Taiwan, placing its depth at 34.8 kilometers.
The earthquake’s epicenter was traced at roughly 18 kilometers south of Hualien City, Taiwan, placing its depth at 34.8 kilometers.of magnitude 7.2 struck Taiwan’s eastern coast on Wednesday morning . The tremor prompted urgent tsunami warnings for Taiwan and neighboring islands in southern Japan and the Philippines. It is being reported as the most powerful tremor in over 25 years, sending shockwaves through regional buildings.
The immediate concern following a powerful offshore earthquake is the potential for destructive tsunamis. Japan’s Meteorological Agency warned of tsunami waves potentially reaching three meters in height along remote southern Japanese islands, including Miyakojima island. Evacuation orders were swiftly issued, urging residents to higher ground. Live television footage showed vessels from ports in the Okinawa region seeking safety in deeper waters.
The 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude event off Japan’s northeast coast, highlighted the destructive power of tsunamis. It tragically resulted in thousands of casualties and the Fukushima nuclear disaster.NASA set to shoot 3 rockets into next week’s solar eclipse. Here’s why
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