Powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan on September 18, 2022 – Mothership.SG

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A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on the afternoon of Sunday, September 18, according to Taiwanese sources. Japan Meteorological Agency.

However, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured earthquakes at: 6.9 grade after first reporting magnitude 7.2.

A tsunami warning has been issued.

collapsed roads and buildings

Photos and videos of the aftermath of the earthquake have been circulating online, showing how it collapsed road When building.

The couple are stranded on a bridge between two collapsed sections of a highway in southeastern Taiwan after multiple earthquakes hit the region, including a magnitude 6.8 at 14:44. pic.twitter.com/qVnmEQEH8F

— Tim Culpan (@tculpan) September 18, 2022

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A recent 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Hualien caused part of the roof of the Dongli Railway Station to fall, and one self-strength railcar toppled to one side. #earthquake #Taiwan # earthquake #Hualien pic.twitter.com/k2IJqVUCvG

— Foreigners in Taiwan 🇹🇼 Foreigners in Taiwan (@foreignersinTW) September 18, 2022

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A two-story house with 7-11 on the ground floor just collapsed in Hualien’s Yuli township after the recent 6.8 earthquake. Four people are still trapped inside. #Taiwan # earthquake pic.twitter.com/yzhjs4bumG

— Foreigners in Taiwan 🇹🇼 Foreigners in Taiwan (@foreignersinTW) September 18, 2022

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9/18 14:44 Taitung 6.8 scale earthquake
This year on May 1st, a certain road in the southern side of the mountain will be open to the public.# earthquake #taiwan earthquake #preliminary report #Motor company group pic.twitter.com/tN65DTVskK

— Paper paper (@ y3yukari) September 18, 2022

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⚠️ Taiwan strong earthquake, Taitung Ikegami scale 6.8, Hualien Yuli Tower collapsed.

newspaper:https://t.co/uYR0WyIkGl pic.twitter.com/qYIn7zJV31

— Joseph.W About 瑟 (@JosephWen___) September 18, 2022

The epicenter of the earthquake was Taitung County in the southeastern part of Taiwan, but the tremor was felt strongly even in the capital Taipei, more than 300km away.

#Justin: A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 and a depth of 7 km struck southeastern Taiwan at 14:44 local time. I felt it strongly in Taipei. pic.twitter.com/DABa5nn0jY

— Joyu Wang (@joyuwang) September 18, 2022

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Wow. Another big earthquake in Taiwan. This was a seismic intensity of 6.8 with the epicenter in Taitung Prefecture. Even stronger than Saturday’s 6.4. This video is from Taipei, over 200 miles away from Taitung. pic.twitter.com/5OTLRT55WX

— Will Ripley (@willripleyCNN) September 18, 2022

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#earthquake Felt in Taipei at 1:20 pm on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/toAvFoMJj4

— Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) (@Focus_Taiwan) September 18, 2022

Japan issues tsunami advisory for affected areas

Following the earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced Tsunami warning For the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions of Okinawa Prefecture.

The height of the tsunami is estimated to be 1m, and it is recommended that people in the affected areas move to higher ground.

Another big earthquake in southern Taiwan. At this time, a tsunami advisory by the Japan Meteorological Agency has also been issued for islands in southern Japan for waves up to 1 meter. PTWC has not issued a Pacific Tsunami Warning. pic.twitter.com/RuXdFL4UJH

— Robert Speta (@RobertSpetaWX) September 18, 2022

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