A 7.4 Richter scale earthquake struck Taiwan's eastern coast on Wednesday, April 3, at least seven people died, at least 711 were injured, and 77 people were still trapped.
Near the epicenter, in Hualien, a number of structures collapsed as a result of the earthquake.
Right now, Hualien is undergoing rescue missions.
Significant landslides were caused by the earthquake's powerful enough shocks that reached Taiwan's hilly regions.
The capital of Taipei was shown on video footage swinging violently.
 |
| Earthquake taipei |
Four people passed away and three were injured while hiking close to Taroko National Park, according to the National Fire Agency.
The park takes its name from a well-known canyon close to Hualien City.
Over 711 people were injured, according to the agency, and at least 77 people are still stranded in different buildings and tunnels around the city.
The epicenter of the earthquake was found around 18 kilometers south of Hualien City, Taiwan, according to the US Geological Survey.
According to authorities, this is the strongest earthquake Taiwan has had in the last 25 years.