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A strong earthquake caused buildings in the city of Hualien to tilt dangerously at a 45-degree angle, according to eyewitnesses, who witnessed this unexpected incident. The earthquake incident that happened near Hualien resulted in landslides that smothered the local villages with dust and upended the tranquilly of the area.
At least nine fatalities have been verified by authorities as rescue operations intensify. Recognised as the strongest earthquake to strike Taiwan in the past 25 years, this one raised concerns about the region's seismic safety and emergency preparedness.