Taiwanese authorities said on Wednesday (Apr 3) that around 70 workers are trapped in two rock quarries after the powerful earthquake and subsequent tremors. Nine people have confirmed died in the quake at different locations and more than 900 were injured. As per the local United Daily News, three hikers were killed in rockslides in Taroko National Park, which is in Hualien, and a van driver died in the same area when boulders hit the vehicle.&nbsp;

Taiwan's biggest earthquake in at least 25 years struck just before 8:00 am (local time), according to Taiwan's national fire agency.&nbsp;

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The earthquake struck about 18 kilometres off Hualien, on Taiwan's east coast, and was about 35 kilometres deep. Multiple aftershocks followed.&nbsp;

The agency stated that 64 people were trapped in one rock quarry, and six in another. Authorities also said that they had lost contact with 50 people in minibuses in the national park after the quake downed phone networks.&nbsp;

<h2>Quake causes landslides &nbsp;</h2>

According to the US Geological Survey, the magnitude of the earthquake was 7.4, but Taiwan's monitoring agency said it was 7.2 magnitude. The quake and aftershocks led to 24 landslides and damage to 35 roads, bridges and tunnels.&nbsp;

People living in Taiwan are used to earthquakes as it is regularly jolted by quakes, but the latest was massive and scary. Notably, the Taiwanese population is among the best prepared for such earthquakes. As mentioned in a report by the Associated Press, local authorities said they had expected a relatively mild earthquake and accordingly did not send out alerts.&nbsp;

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"I've grown accustomed to (earthquakes). But today was the first time I was scared to tears by an earthquake. I was awakened by the earthquake. I had never felt such intense shaking before," Hsien-hsuen Keng, a resident who lives in a fifth-floor apartment in Taipei said as quoted by AP.&nbsp;

As quoted by Reuters, Linda Chen, 48, said her apartment in downtown Hualien city had been so badly damaged in an earlier earthquake in 2018 that they had to move house. But her new apartment block was damaged too in the latest earthquake.

"We worry the house could collapse anytime. We thought we had already experienced it once in Hualien and it would not hit us again, because God has to be fair. We are frightened. We are so nervous," she said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Taiwanese authorities said on Wednesday (Apr 3) that around 70 workers are trapped in two rock quarries after the powerful earthquake and subsequent tremors. Nine people have confirmed died in the quake at different locations and more than 900 were injured.

Taiwanese authorities said on Wednesday (Apr 3) that around 70 workers are trapped in two rock quarries after the powerful earthquake and subsequent tremors. Nine people have confirmed died in the quake at different locations and more than 900 were injured. As per the local United Daily News, three hikers were killed in rockslides in Taroko National Park, which is in Hualien, and a van driver died in the same area when boulders hit the vehicle. Taiwan's biggest earthquake in at least 25 years struck just before 8:00 am (local time), according to Taiwan's national fire agency. Also read: Scary and fearful: Indian national recounts horror of Taiwan quake as deadly tremor strikes eastern coast The earthquake struck about 18 kilometres off Hualien, on Taiwan's east coast, and was about 35 kilometres deep. Multiple aftershocks followed. The agency stated that 64 people were trapped in one rock quarry, and six in another. Authorities also said that they had lost contact with 50 people in minibuses in the national park after the quake downed phone networks. Quake causes landslides According to the US Geological Survey, the magnitude of the earthquake was 7.4, but Taiwan's monitoring agency said it was 7.2 magnitude. The quake and aftershocks led to 24 landslides and damage to 35 roads, bridges and tunnels. People living in Taiwan are used to earthquakes as it is regularly jolted by quakes, but the latest was massive and scary. Notably, the Taiwanese population is among the best prepared for such earthquakes. As mentioned in a report by the Associated Press, local authorities said they had expected a relatively mild earthquake and accordingly did not send out alerts. Also read: Severe storms sweep across central and eastern regions in US Watch this report: × "I've grown accustomed to (earthquakes). But today was the first time I was scared to tears by an earthquake. I was awakened by the earthquake. I had never felt such intense shaking before," Hsien-hsuen Keng, a resident who lives in a fifth-floor apartment in Taipei said as quoted by AP. As quoted by Reuters, Linda Chen, 48, said her apartment in downtown Hualien city had been so badly damaged in an earlier earthquake in 2018 that they had to move house. But her new apartment block was damaged too in the latest earthquake. "We worry the house could collapse anytime. We thought we had already experienced it once in Hualien and it would not hit us again, because God has to be fair. We are frightened. We are so nervous," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Around 70 workers trapped in rock quarries as powerful earthquake jolts Taiwan

An earthquake occurred off the Taiwan coast as buildings shook in capital Taipei on Wednesday.

The country's weather bureau said the quake with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale took place on the east coast.

There were no reports of any casualties. The underwater quake took place at a depth of 7.6 km, the weather bureau said.

Hualien city measured the highest intensity including Yanliao village.

There have been a number of earthquakes reported in Hualien since June. On June 28, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit Hualien County in eastern Taiwan with another reported on June 23 measuring 4.9 in the same area.

On June 11, at least three earthquakes had hit Shoufeng in Hualien with one recorded at magnitude 5.3 at a depth of 11.2 km.&nbsp;

Taiwan has been susceptible to earthquakes for a long time with one the worst occurring in 1999 which measured 7.3 on the Richter scale. The earthquake shattered several buildings and led to the death of over 2,000 people.

The Taiwan government has set up several early warning systems across the country including in schools and in high-risk areas.

(With inputs from Agencies)&nbsp; 
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An earthquake occurred off the Taiwan coast as buildings shook in capital Taipei on Wednesday. The country's weather bureau said the quake with a magnitude of 5.

An earthquake occurred off the Taiwan coast as buildings shook in capital Taipei on Wednesday. The country's weather bureau said the quake with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale took place on the east coast. There were no reports of any casualties. The underwater quake took place at a depth of 7.6 km, the weather bureau said. Hualien city measured the highest intensity including Yanliao village. There have been a number of earthquakes reported in Hualien since June. On June 28, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit Hualien County in eastern Taiwan with another reported on June 23 measuring 4.9 in the same area. On June 11, at least three earthquakes had hit Shoufeng in Hualien with one recorded at magnitude 5.3 at a depth of 11.2 km. Taiwan has been susceptible to earthquakes for a long time with one the worst occurring in 1999 which measured 7.3 on the Richter scale. The earthquake shattered several buildings and led to the death of over 2,000 people. The Taiwan government has set up several early warning systems across the country including in schools and in high-risk areas. (With inputs from Agencies)

Earthquake in Taiwan shakes capital Taipei; no casualties

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available.

The United States Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 6.4, adding that it struck at a depth of 15 km (9 miles) from Hua-lien.

Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers its own, lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes.

More than 100 people were killed in an earthquake in the island's south in 2016, and a quake of 7.6 magnitude killed more than 2,000 people in 1999.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, the weather bureau said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A Reuters witness said the quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It hit at a depth of 18 km (11 miles). No other details were immediately available. The United States Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 6.4, adding that it struck at a depth of 15 km (9 miles) from Hua-lien. Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers its own, lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. More than 100 people were killed in an earthquake in the island's south in 2016, and a quake of 7.6 magnitude killed more than 2,000 people in 1999.

Quake of magnitude 6.1 hits east Taiwan: Weather bureau