6.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Taiwan: 6 Houses Collapsed, 4 Injured
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January 21, 2025 08:00
tainan, taiwan - A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, causing 6 houses to collapse and leaving 4 injured in Tainan city.
6 Houses Collapse in Tainan
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, resulting in the collapse of 6 houses in Tainan city's Nanxi district on Minzu Street. 11 people were rescued from the collapsed buildings, with 4 individuals sustaining injuries and receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital. Additionally, 10 houses in the region collapsed or were damaged due to the earthquake and aftershocks. The earthquake, with its epicenter located 37.9 kilometers southwest of Chiayi city in Taiwan, was reported by the Taiwan Meteorological Bureau as a 6.4 magnitude event. The US Geological Survey (USGS) also confirmed the earthquake's magnitude as 6.