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

The death toll of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/two-killed-over-200-injured-in-64-magnitude-taiwan-earthquake-32045">earthquake of magnitude 6.4 </a>which struck near the coastal city of Hualien in Taiwan late on Tuesday has risen to 15, local media reported on Saturday.&nbsp;

At least two are still missing and 280 people have been injured, reports said. Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Wednesday, some using their hands as they searched for the missing victims.&nbsp;

Two more bodies were found in a building in Hualien more than 80 hours after it partially collapsed in a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, bringing the death toll to from the Tuesday night quake to 14.

The magnitude 6.4 quake, which hit near the coastal city just before midnight (1600 GMT) on Tuesday, officials said.&nbsp;

The worst-hit<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/64-magnitude-quake-shakes-eastern-taiwan-32041"> Marshal Hotel </a>partly crumpled into the ground, leaving it slanting on its side, as rescuers on cranes attempted to free people from its upper floors.

&quot;It&#39;s the biggest quake I&#39;ve experienced in Hualien in more than 10 years,&quot; resident Blue Hsu told media, who said his home shook violently.

Five more buildings including a hospital have also been damaged with roads strewn with rubble, cracks along highways and damaged buildings tilted at angles.

At least two are still missing and 280 people have been injured, reports said. Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Wednesday, some using their hands as they searched for the missing victims

The death toll of the earthquake of magnitude 6.4 which struck near the coastal city of Hualien in Taiwan late on Tuesday has risen to 15, local media reported on Saturday. At least two are still missing and 280 people have been injured, reports said. Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Wednesday, some using their hands as they searched for the missing victims. Two more bodies were found in a building in Hualien more than 80 hours after it partially collapsed in a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, bringing the death toll to from the Tuesday night quake to 14. The magnitude 6.4 quake, which hit near the coastal city just before midnight (1600 GMT) on Tuesday, officials said. The worst-hit Marshal Hotel partly crumpled into the ground, leaving it slanting on its side, as rescuers on cranes attempted to free people from its upper floors. "It's the biggest quake I've experienced in Hualien in more than 10 years," resident Blue Hsu told media, who said his home shook violently. Five more buildings including a hospital have also been damaged with roads strewn with rubble, cracks along highways and damaged buildings tilted at angles.

Taiwan earthquake: Death toll rises to 15

Taiwan was hit by an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude on the eastern coast of the island, the government said late on Wednesday night.

The government said the earthquake took place late on Wednesday near Hualien, the same area as a strong quake on Tuesday and where <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/rescuers-scour-tilting-buildings-after-taiwan-quake-kills-seven-32139" target="_blank">recovery efforts are still ongoing</a>.

The US&nbsp;Geological Survey said the quake was 21 km northeast of the city at a depth of 11 km.

At least seven people were killed and 67 were still missing from the earthquake in the popular tourist city of Hualien as of late Wednesday, the government said in a statement.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Hualien Wendesday night, the same area as a strong quake on Tuesday

Taiwan was hit by an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude on the eastern coast of the island, the government said late on Wednesday night. The government said the earthquake took place late on Wednesday near Hualien, the same area as a strong quake on Tuesday and where recovery efforts are still ongoing. The US Geological Survey said the quake was 21 km northeast of the city at a depth of 11 km. At least seven people were killed and 67 were still missing from the earthquake in the popular tourist city of Hualien as of late Wednesday, the government said in a statement.

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