A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck Taiwan’s north-eastern coastal city of Yilan on Saturday night, causing strong tremors to be felt across the island, including the capital Taipei. According to the information, the earthquake occurred at 11.05 pm local time, causing panic and chaos among the people.
According to reports, according to the Central Weather Bureau, the epicenter of the earthquake was 32.3 km east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km. The tremors were felt strongly, shaking buildings in Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage so far.
Strong tremors were felt across the capital and buildings shook for about a minute, according to local reports and eyewitness videos.
No immediate reports of damage
The National Fire Agency (NFA) is assessing any loss of life and property, while the fire agency has shared safety guidelines on social media, advising residents to keep themselves safe, stay away from dangerous objects and remain calm. The Taipei City Government confirmed that there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage so far.
More than 2000 people died in the 1999 earthquake
The special thing is that due to Taiwan being in a very active seismic zone, it remains vulnerable to earthquakes. The country has experienced deadly earthquakes before, including the 2016 earthquake that killed more than 100 people and the 1999 earthquake that killed more than 2,000.