Taiwan rattled by pair of strong earthquakes just weeks after deadly one
At least two strong quakes shook the island nation of Taiwan early Tuesday morning. This comes just weeks after a stronger earthquake killed several people.
FILE VIDEO: Buildings heavily damaged after powerful earthquake shakes Taiwan
Video recorded in Taiwan shows buildings that were heavily damaged and leaning at a dangerous angle after a powerful earthquake shook the region on Wednesday.
TAIPEI, Taiwan – At least two strong earthquakes struck Taiwan early Tuesday morning, just weeks after one of the strongest quakes in the country’s history killed several people.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred at 2:26 a.m. local time (2:26 p.m. ET Monday) just off the eastern shore of the island nation, about 17 miles south of Hualien City, at a depth of about 6.7 miles. The second, a magnitude 6, happened about 6 minutes later along the eastern shore, about 8 miles south-southwest of Hualien City, at about the same depth.
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This map shows the locations of two earthquakes that hit Taiwan on April 23, 2024 -- a magnitude 6.1 (left) and a magnitude 6 (right). (FOX Weather)
According to NOAA, the quakes do not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii, the West Coast of the U.S. or any U.S. territories.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said that a small change in sea level was expected for the southern islands of Japan that are nearest Taiwan, but no tsunami damage is expected.
The region has been seismically active for weeks since a deadly earthquake in early April, the strongest to hit Taiwan in nearly 25 years.
The magnitude 7.4 quake on April 3 was near the same area where Tuesday’s shaking happened.
Videos captured the moment the quake rattled the island, damaging buildings and killing 9 people.
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Dramatic video captured the moment a huge landslide was triggered by the powerful earthquake that hit Taiwan on Wednesday.
More than 20 earthquakes have been recorded in the region since Monday, according to the USGS.