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Rescuers in Taiwan scrambled to free dozens of people trapped in highway tunnels after the island was struck by its strongest earthquake in 25 years Wednesday, killing at least nine and injuring more than 900 others.
The powerful 7.4 magnitude tremor shook the island’s east coast, hitting at 7:58 a.m. local time 18 kilometers (11 miles) south of Hualien city and at a depth of 34.8 kilometers (21 miles), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). It was followed by several strong aftershocks with tremors felt across the island, including by CNN staff in the capital Taipei.
Since the initial quake, there have been 29 aftershocks greater than a magnitude of 4.0 near the epicenter, according to the USGS.
Of these aftershocks, one was above 6.0 and 13 have been at or above 5.0 magnitude.
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The powerful 7.4 magnitude tremor shook the island’s east coast, hitting at 7:58 a.m. local time 18 kilometers (11 miles) south of Hualien city and at a depth of 34.8 kilometers (21 miles), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). It was followed by several strong aftershocks with tremors felt across the island, including by CNN staff in the capital Taipei.
Since the initial quake, there have been 29 aftershocks greater than a magnitude of 4.0 near the epicenter, according to the USGS.
Of these aftershocks, one was above 6.0 and 13 have been at or above 5.0 magnitude.
Tom Mai please check in with us to let us know you and your people are OK.
