A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan this morning, resulting in one fatality and numerous injuries. The quake, the strongest to hit the island in 25 years, prompted a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines, though it was later lifted. The tremor, centered offshore near Hualien, occurred at 5:30 am IST, causing buildings to tilt precariously. This event marks the most significant quake since 1999, when a 7.6 magnitude quake caused widespread devastation, claiming thousands of lives and damaging tens of thousands of structures. The earthquake’s intensity reached the second-highest level on the scale in Hualien county. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation. For more news from India, politics, sports, entertainment, and more, visit Indian Express and download their app for the latest updates.
