Strong earthquake in Taiwan, tennis court collapsed, players miraculously survived

Strong earthquake in Taiwan, tennis court collapsed, players miraculously survived

Taiwan falls within the Ring of Fire region, where most earthquakes occur. Tsunamis and volcanic eruptions also occur here. Taiwan is very close to two tectonic plates. Earlier in 2016, the Aweka earthquake killed 100 people in Taiwan, while in 1999, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake killed 2,200 people.

Strong earthquake tremors were felt again in Taiwan on Sunday. With this, this is the third earthquake in the last 24 hours. A tsunami warning has also been issued in Japan following the earthquake. According to Taiwanese officials, the epicenter of the earthquake was in Taitung County, located in the southeastern region. Earlier on Saturday too, an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 occurred in the same area. The magnitude of the earthquake on Sunday has been measured at 6.8. Then on Sunday afternoon, an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 occurred at the same place. which was concentrated at a depth of 10 km underground in Taitung.

China's Earthquake Network Center said strong tremors were felt in coastal areas including Fujian, Guangdong and Shanghai. Roads and bridges have collapsed in many places in Taiwan. The train is rolling on the track like a toy. Taiwan's meteorological department said the epicenter was seven kilometers inland near the city of Chinshan. According to the Taiwan Central News Agency, the earthquake caused the collapse of a three-story building near the city of Yuli, containing seven to 11 shops and people living on the upper floors.

On the other hand, the Japan Meteorological Department has issued a tsunami warning with waves as high as 3.2 feet following the earthquake. Because there is an earthquake in Okinawa. Earthquakes have been felt three times. Some buildings were damaged in the capital, Taipei.

In 1999, an earthquake in Taiwan killed 2200 people. Taiwan falls within the Ring of Fire region, where most earthquakes occur. Tsunamis and volcanic eruptions also occur here. Taiwan is very close to two tectonic plates. Earlier in 2016, the Aweka earthquake killed 100 people in Taiwan, while in 1999, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake killed 2,200 people.