On Wednesday, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 hit off Taiwan's eastern coast, as reported by the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was situated approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles) south of the city of Hualien.
Following the earthquake, Taiwan's Central Weather Administration promptly issued a tsunami warning for the island. The warning, although not received by all residents, advised that a tsunami was likely to impact the northern coastal area and urged individuals to evacuate to higher ground for safety.
