Taiwan has experienced over 80 earthquakes, the largest of which measured 6.3 magnitude, starting on Monday night and continuing into Tuesday morning. The epicenter of the quakes was in the eastern county of Hualien, where a 7.2 magnitude temblor on April 3 resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people. Since then, Taiwan has been experiencing hundreds of aftershocks.
In the past two decades, major earthquakes have occurred in various regions worldwide. Taiwan’s recent earthquake of 7.4 magnitude highlights the importance of earthquake preparedness and mitigation strategies. Taiwan’s advanced earthquake preparedness measures, including stringent building codes and seismic-resistant construction techniques, have minimized damage compared to earthquakes of similar magnitudes in the past. India, with its ongoing infrastructural expansion in tectonically unstable areas, can learn valuable lessons from Taiwan’s approach to reduce seismic risks.
Taiwan experienced a significant earthquake measuring magnitude 6.0 on Tuesday, as per the island’s Central Weather administration. An AFP reporter present during the event reported feeling the building shake. This latest quake follows a series of tremors that have been rattling Taiwan since Monday afternoon.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early this morning, just off the coast. The quake comes on the heels of a stronger 7.4 magnitude earthquake earlier this month. The latest quake has not yet caused any reported damage, but it has heightened anxiety among residents. The Taiwan Earthquake Center is still investigating the quake and has not yet determined if it is an aftershock or a separate event.
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