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Taiwan Shaken by Earthquake Swarm: A Closer Look at the Recent Tremors

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Discover the latest seismic activities in Taiwan and the impact on the local communities. #TaiwanEarthquakes

Taiwan has been experiencing a series of earthquakes, with the strongest reaching a magnitude of 6.3 in the eastern county of Hualien. The cluster of quakes, including over 200 tremors, has left the island's residents on edge. The quakes, centered mainly in rural areas like Hualien, have led to concerns about structural damages and safety. Remarkably, despite the powerful tremors, there have been no immediate reports of major casualties.

Following the devastating 7.2 magnitude quake on April 3 that claimed at least 14 lives in Hualien, Taiwan has faced continuous seismic activity. The USGS reported a 6.1 magnitude quake as the strongest in the recent series, causing more anxiety among the population. The aftershock effect has resulted in sleepless nights and heightened fears among the locals.

Shoufeng Township in Hualien County experienced a rapid succession of five earthquakes within just 9 minutes, intensifying the concerns about the region's geological stability. The multiple quakes have underscored the vulnerability of Taiwan to seismic events, highlighting the need for enhanced preparedness and infrastructure resilience.

These earthquake swarms have been accompanied by over 1000 aftershocks following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake earlier, with significant impacts on the population. The ongoing seismic activities serve as a stark reminder of Taiwan's precarious position in the Ring of Fire, raising awareness about the importance of disaster management and community readiness.

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Taiwan Hit By Dozens Of Earthquakes, Strongest Reaching 6.3 ... (NDTV)

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Tuesday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of ...

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Taiwan hit by 80 earthquakes, strongest of 6.3 magnitude; no ... (Business Today)

The quakes were centred on the largely rural eastern county of Hualien, where on April 3 at least 14 people died after a 7.2 magnitude quake.

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Sleepless night in Taiwan as island rattled by cluster of aftershocks (Aljazeera.com)

The strongest of more than 200 quakes was measured at 6.1 by the USGS and follows a deadly tremor on April 3.

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Multiple earthquakes hit Taiwan's capital city, strongest reaching 6.3 ... (India Today)

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Monday, the latest and strongest in a series of quakes the country witnessed on ...

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Taiwan hit by dozens of earthquakes; sees no major damage ... (Business Standard)

Largely rural and sparsely populated Hualien was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on April 3 that killed at least 14 people, and there have been more than ...

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A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong one killed 13 ... (The Indian Express)

There were no reports of casualties in the quakes, although there were further damages to two multi-story buildings that had been evacuated.

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Earthquake today: Taiwan's Hualien hit by five quakes in nine ... (Livemint)

Taiwan's Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, was struck with five earthquakes within 9 minutes on Monday, Central News Agency Focus Taiwan reported.

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Earthquakes shake Taiwan again, weeks after strong one that killed 13 (The Hindu)

Cluster of earthquakes hit Taiwan, including a 6.1 magnitude quake, causing damage but no casualties.

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Taiwan hit by multiple earthquakes, at least 1000 aftershocks! Latest ... (Financial Express)

These quakes followed a devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake earlier in the month, which claimed 13 lives and injured over 1000 people.

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Taiwan earthquake: Over 80 quakes hit east coast in 24 hours, 6.3 ... (Livemint)

Taiwan's east coast hit by over 80 earthquakes, with the strongest recording a magnitude of 6.3. No fatalities recorded in recent aftershocks in Hualien.

Maps: Earthquakes Shake Eastern Taiwan (The New York Times)

As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquakes' reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also ...

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