7.5 Richter earthquake in Taiwan. tsunami warning in japan for 9 feet height. people are in shock!
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck taiwan, prompting a 9-foot tsunami warning in Japan. Taiwan's Earthquake Observatory reported a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale, while the US Geological survey reported a magnitude of 7.5.
A powerful earthquake hit taiwan early today (Wednesday), shaking the entire island. Buildings collapsed. japan has issued a tsunami warning for the Okinawa island group in the southern part of Japan. The japan Meteorological Agency predicted a tsunami of up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) following the 7:58 a.m. quake.
About half an hour later, the first wave of the tsunami is believed to have already arrived on the coast of Miyako and Yeyama islands. Taiwan's Earthquake Observatory reported a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale, while the US Geological survey reported a magnitude of 7.5. television showed buildings in Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien shaking off their foundations.
Live television from ports in the Okinawa region, including Naha, showed the ships heading out to sea. Perhaps in an attempt to protect their ships. taiwan is prone to earthquakes because the island is located near the junction of two tectonic plates.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit taiwan in september 1999, killing about 2,400 people in the worst natural disaster in the island's history. japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes each year. However, the damage they cause varies depending on the depth of the core below the Earth's surface and its location.
