OAN’s Abril Elfi
6:08 PM – Tuesday, April 2, 2024
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has hit the east coast of Taiwan off a southern Japanese island.
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On Tuesday, a tsunami alert was issued after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan’s eastern coast, according to a U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake is said to have started at a 7.5 magnitude, which was then followed by a 7.4 magnitude aftershock, causing a slew of buildings to collapse and chaotic disruptions in the area.
Officials have urged residents to evacuate immediately.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Miyakojima and Okinawa islands. The agency also warned of waves as tall as 3 meters (9.84252 feet) that are to be expected imminently.
Damage caused by the earthquakes is still being evaluated.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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