At least 4 dead, hundreds injured after 7.5 magnitude earthquake | DW News

A massive earthquake has hit Taiwan, causing damage and knocking out power to tens of thousands. The strongest earthquake in 25 years was centered near the city of Hualien on Taiwan's eastern coast. Four people have been killed and more than 50 injured -- the National Fire Agency say many people are trapped after dozens of buildings and tunnels collapsed. The powerful quake initially prompted tsunami warnings for Japan and the Philippines, which have now been lifted. Strong aftershocks followed and officials warned of more tremors in the days ahead. Update from DW East Asia Correspondent James Chater.

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[IbnBahtuta]

Imagine climbing down a ladder from a building that looks like it will fall on top of you if you cough too hard. 7.5 and most buildings still standing, says a lot about their planning and their architects.

[kevink]

I'm surprised the buildings remain in one piece given the earthquake's magnitude.

[JamesMeier-ip]

This says something about their engineering. How such large buildings stayed mostly in tack. Yes there was damage, but imagine if they collapsed? The life loss would have been immense!
This case needs to be studied by physicist, Engineers, geologist and seismologists.

[jiraiya]

Those buildings ain't made in china.

[nevarran]

Wow, that's some strong buildings.

[douglasansah]

May God have mercy on innocent and their families

[Innosos]

That thumbnail looked like it was photoshopped. Crazy forces at work.

[normalizedaudio]

We can't live without our computer chips.

[ganonryanoutsen]

Never seen these buildings didn’t destroyed

[goddamnbusiness]

0:06 hey who fancy tower of piza now. Come to Taiwan we have a city lean 45 degree now

[armandomercado]

0:24 Elon says a tunnel is the safest place to be during an earthquake.

[parmbirdhaliwal]

Price of chips will go sky high . Be prepared for shortage.

[thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal]

That dude is worried about semiconductors?

[xShikari]

You'd think they build earthquake safe in areas know for earthquakes.

[jieli]

Do you know how many forests and green areas in cities have been destroyed by real estate development in China? Someone planted a tree today just to make up for the forests destroyed by real estate development! You know what it means to be a drop in the bucket!